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deedee4re wrote:
Wonderful Series. Love the Snow Geese especially!

DeeDee

Thanks DeeDee - fun to try something different from the usual fair here in So. Cal. Glad you enjoyed them

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:52 PM

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6 is a great group shot, I like the way they are bending forward as if sneaking about. Very nice way of presenting the snowstorm effect as well. Pancho like

What you are seeing in #6 is the classic Crane preflight pose. The expression "craining your neck" comes from this behaviour. I did capture them flying out but all I got were butt shots and didn't bother processing them

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:57 PM

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p.3 #3 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Classicam wrote:
Best kind of snow storm to have--chains not needed.

...and you caught every flake--uh--goose.

Not nearly as cold or wet either

Glad you enjoyed them!

ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:58 PM

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p.3 #4 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

first one obviously best

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:47 PM

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p.3 #5 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

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for a guy who lives in sunny socal, you seemed to handle those tough snowy conditions well! #5 is just plane nuts! awesome series ken.

- hung

Hi Hung,

I wish I had a sound clip to accompany #5 to give you the full impact of the experience - it's like being in the middle of a room full of talking woman

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LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Hung

Nov 20, 2008 at 10:35 PM

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p.3 #6 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Love your pics as much as I enjoy your comments

Nov 20, 2008 at 10:45 PM

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p.3 #7 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Ken, mindblowing images !! Incredible stuff, I can only dream about taking such photos !!

Nov 20, 2008 at 10:52 PM

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p.3 #8 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

munzir.khan wrote:
first one obviously best

Thank you, Munzir

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:41 AM

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p.3 #9 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

beas wrote:
Love your pics as much as I enjoy your comments

Thanks Bea - the pics speak for themselves and the comments are free

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:42 AM

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p.3 #10 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

kirry007 wrote:
Ken, mindblowing images !! Incredible stuff, I can only dream about taking such photos !!

Kirry,

A couple of years ago I could only dream of taking such photos. Now that I am taking them I dream of taking different types and syles of photos. It's a learning process that takes time but well worth the effort invested.

Glad you enjoyed and keep on shooting

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:43 AM

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p.3 #11 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Great looking series there Mr. Zoom. # 9 is my favorite--I am partial to habitat shots --and that is one!

You are making me want that 500mm lens soooo bad. Gads------
Beautiful stuff!

Nov 21, 2008 at 03:23 AM

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p.3 #12 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Herderdog wrote:
Great looking series there Mr. Zoom. # 9 is my favorite--I am partial to habitat shots --and that is one!

You are making me want that 500mm lens soooo bad. Gads------
Beautiful stuff!

Glad you spotted #9, Bonnie. I had to wiat a bit for it to walk in front of that tree and there were few opportunities like that one to exploit.

With regards to your 500mm lens envy, sorry, can't help. I went through a very long period of therapy to try to avoid the purchase and finaly just caved in - there is no cure

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 04:50 AM

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p.3 #13 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Ken

I really like the Snow Geese "progression". Unique.

Thanks for sharing and showing

Mike

Nov 21, 2008 at 05:03 AM

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Ken

I really like the Snow Geese "progression". Unique.

Thanks for sharing and showing

Mike

Thanks Mike. Don't know where I got the progression idea from - just popped into my head

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 05:06 AM

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p.3 #15 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Very nice, sharp, well-lit shots, Ken.

Nov 21, 2008 at 05:54 AM

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p.3 #16 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

thanks for the pics. something to try-- crop out the birds on the ground on #5. the simplicity might calm or focus the wonderful madness of the shot. (i do love it btw) i do like the ground birds in #3 though...

thx again. --rowdy

Nov 21, 2008 at 05:57 AM

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p.3 #17 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

jdc562 wrote:
Very nice, sharp, well-lit shots, Ken.

Thank you, John. Where have you been hiding?

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:49 PM

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p.3 #18 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

ultimaterowdy wrote:
thanks for the pics. something to try-- crop out the birds on the ground on #5. the simplicity might calm or focus the wonderful madness of the shot. (i do love it btw) i do like the ground birds in #3 though...

thx again. --rowdy

Thanks Rowdy, a good suggestion. The static burds on the ground add little value to this shot and your crop ID is a valid one. Glad you enjoyed!

Ken

Nov 21, 2008 at 02:50 PM

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p.3 #19 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

I've *always* wondered that! Thanks so much for explaining the snow process, Ken - you're amazing

Your captured snow flakes are very cool - and no two are alike! Those Sandhill Cranes aren't too bad, either.

Nov 21, 2008 at 03:03 PM

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p.3 #20 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

MaggieBee wrote:
I've *always* wondered that! Thanks so much for explaining the snow process, Ken - you're amazing

Your captured snow flakes are very cool - and no two are alike! Those Sandhill Cranes aren't too bad, either.

Maggie,

There's never been any doubt that I'm amazing

You would be surprised at how many people have never experienced snow and I felt this an important contribution to their education. Mr. Zoom - the teacher

Mr. Z

Nov 21, 2008 at 03:17 PM

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p.3 #21 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Ken I have had the pleasure of snow geese (see attached).

The unfortunate part is here in PA, the SG are only in Middlecreek PA in late Feb and early March and it is cold, cold, cold.

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Ted ellis wrote:
Love your snow geese Ken. Exceptional work. That forces me back to the interior of PA in early March. Dagnabit Ken!

Ted

It's ok, Ted. I am willing to accept the blame on this one

. I do hope you get a chance at them as it is quite a sight to see and an even better one to shoot if you have the opportunity.

Ken

2012 © Ted ellis

Nov 21, 2008 at 07:45 PM

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p.3 #22 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

That is some blizzard Ken...great shot ..#5.

Must've been an experience.

-- V

Nov 21, 2008 at 07:47 PM

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p.3 #23 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Beautiful shot, Ted. We're fortunate here in So. Cal. we can travel to the Salton Sea out in the desert and get access to them - about a 2 hour drive one way. Might try that during the holiday vacation.

Ted ellis wrote:
Ken I have had the pleasure of snow geese (see attached).

The unfortunate part is here in PA, the SG are only in Middlecreek PA in late Feb and early March and it is cold, cold, cold.

Mr Zoom wrote:
Ted ellis wrote:
Love your snow geese Ken. Exceptional work. That forces me back to the interior of PA in early March. Dagnabit Ken!

Ted

It's ok, Ted. I am willing to accept the blame on this one

. I do hope you get a chance at them as it is quite a sight to see and an even better one to shoot if you have the opportunity.

Ken

Nov 22, 2008 at 01:42 AM

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p.3 #24 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Vivek wrote:
That is some blizzard Ken...great shot ..#5.

Must've been an experience.

-- V

Thank Vivek, the whole trip to New Mexico was a great experience. Between the Sandhill Cranes and the Snow Geese it's a target rich enviroment

Ken

Nov 22, 2008 at 01:43 AM

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p.3 #25 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

very nice-for a Zoomie.
Cheers
Harry

Nov 22, 2008 at 01:51 AM


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