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p.3 #1 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

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

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

Nov 20, 2008 at 04:26 AM

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p.3 #2 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

DigitalMadness wrote:
nice snow....when snow flies sideways like that....It's usually bad news....

Good series...Liked them alot.

I dind't mind the snow flying sideways as much as I did when it came down right over me. Seemed like there was a bit of marble sized hail in the mix

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:14 PM

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p.3 #3 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

trenchmonkey wrote:
Snow wonder you posted these, Avenger...brrrrrrrr rilly ANT!

It's beginnig to look a lot like Christmas.... let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

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(Didn't think I noticed that comment, did you?

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Nov 20, 2008 at 02:18 PM

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p.3 #4 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

mark fadely wrote:
Great series Ken. I really like #3 cause it shows great detail on the subject geese and also has BG geese in-air and on the ground.

Thanks Mark, I was quite pleased with how that one turned out, too. The different layers of BG played to my advantage on that one.

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:41 PM

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p.3 #5 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Super snow show Ken, good job.

Rob

Thanks Rob

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:42 PM

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p.3 #6 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

thehotel wrote:
SUPERDUPPERTATIC set. This was fun and great photos also.

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Living where you do I expected that you would appreciate the finer nuances of snow behavior, Roger

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:43 PM

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p.3 #7 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Nello Milanese wrote:
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With regards to what the three were doing afterward I won't elaborate, but it concluded with a couple of cigaretts and a short nap

ok that sounds familiar somehow

I knew it would, Nello

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:44 PM

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p.3 #8 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

David Israel wrote:
Ken, the detail and exposure on these is impressive. I also agree with Nello, it is mindblowing to consider that you have to focus on moving targets in the midst of a "snow storm" of other subjects. The analogy with the snow storm is clever and well done, in this series.

Dave

HI Dave,

Trench Monkey gave me a good piece of advice for shooting flock shots - find one bird, lock focus and follow it through on a burst. If you keep that in mind, instead of just pointing at the flock and hoping for the best, at least a few will be in focus. It worked

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:46 PM

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p.3 #9 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Brenton Biggs wrote:
Ken, these are looking great!!! My favorites from this set are photos # 6, and 11!!! That 500mm is sweet!!!

Thanks Brenton. You're not getting 500mm lens envy by any chance are you

Ken

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:47 PM

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p.3 #10 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

Hungtran10 wrote:
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 lived in Colorado for 4 years once and know just about everything I ever want to know about snow

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

Nov 20, 2008 at 02:51 PM

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p.3 #11 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

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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p.3 #12 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

PanchoPhoto wrote:
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 #13 · 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 #14 · Cranes and a Snow Storm

first one obviously best

Nov 20, 2008 at 03:47 PM

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Mr Zoom wrote:
Hungtran10 wrote:
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 #16 · 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 #17 · 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 #18 · 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 #19 · 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 #20 · 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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