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Bobcat Photos - plus Video

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I don't get a chance to post here very much but I really enjoy looking at all the great work posted. A local bobcat family has been keeping me very busy this fall. Watching the kittens grown and become more independent has been an absolutely incredible experience. Below are a few of my favorites from the Fall so far. The young were very energetic yesterday and I managed to capture some video with the new 7D. Many more photos can be found at my blog.

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Nov 03, 2009 at 08:22 PM

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Wow! #1 is gorgeous, and #6 is quite a capture both in subject matter (a whole little enclave of the kitties!) and the amazing IQ of the one in front.

It's interesting to see the contrast in the kitten-like look of #1 compared to the later shots that show their wild side.

Where did you find these guys? Great set.

Marcy

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:37 PM

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p.1 #3 · Bobcat Photos - plus Video

Beautiful photos!!!

Is there any clarity post processing on #3?

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:41 PM

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Great photos Barry! #6 is a winner!

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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MarcyJillGood wrote:
Wow! #1 is gorgeous, and #6 is quite a capture both in subject matter (a whole little enclave of the kitties!) and the amazing IQ of the one in front.

It's interesting to see the contrast in the kitten-like look of #1 compared to the later shots that show their wild side.

Where did you find these guys? Great set.

Marcy

Thanks Marcy! These cats are in the Santa Barbara area. I've been photographing the mother for three years, although this is the first year she's had kittens.

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:45 PM

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jkickhofel wrote:
Beautiful photos!!!

Is there any clarity post processing on #3?

There was lots of post processing on that one and definitely some clarity adjustment and gradient masked blurring. I'm thinking of printing this one big and plan on doing some reworking.

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:47 PM

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Gary Lee 44 wrote:
Great photos Barry! #6 is a winner!

Thanks Gary! That's definitely one of my favorites of the year. I like the below one too.

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Nov 03, 2009 at 08:49 PM

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Amazing OPand shot. Thanks for showimg what the 7D will do. I am about to make the move to the 7D or the 5D MKII not sure which yet. The 7D has the speed I need. Not sure the 5D is that much better. Great photos. I think I like the last one the best!

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:57 PM

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Gary Lee 44 wrote:
Amazing OPand shot. Thanks for showimg what the 7D will do. I am about to make the move to the 7D or the 5D MKII not sure which yet. The 7D has the speed I need. Not sure the 5D is that much better. Great photos. I think I like the last one the best!

It was very nice of them to line up like that!

I'm liking the 7D a lot.

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:12 PM

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Super job, 1 and 4 are the winners for me.

Rob

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:20 PM

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p.1 #11 · Bobcat Photos - plus Video

Beautiful set. Are these wild or captive? Which lens did you use? #4 is neat, and the spotlight in #7 adds a cool effect.

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:23 PM

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Great captures

Carl.

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:24 PM

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Rob Tillyer wrote:
Super job, 1 and 4 are the winners for me.

Rob

Thanks Rob! #1 is another favorite of mine. It's the one and only time I've seen one in a tree. But I keep looking...

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:40 PM

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What a great series! I'm so jealous you get to spend time with them, I have squirrels around here, wanna trade?

Fantastic shots all around but 1 and 4 are my favs, thanks for sharing.

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:43 PM

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Dpic_arctic wrote:
Beautiful set. Are these wild or captive? Which lens did you use? #4 is neat, and the spotlight in #7 adds a cool effect.

Thanks, it's great to see them while it's still sunny and get opportunities to compose with the sunlight in mind. These are all wild and I am pretty sure all were taken with either the 100-400 or the 400 f/5.6

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:43 PM

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Great captures

Carl.

Thanks Carl. I hope everyone noticed that he's playing with a small rodent in #7. I just missed getting some shots of him batting it high in the air and jumping after it. (Poor little rodent...)

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:45 PM

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Sean Bellay wrote:
What a great series! I'm so jealous you get to spend time with them, I have squirrels around here, wanna trade?

Fantastic shots all around but 1 and 4 are my favs, thanks for sharing.

Thanks Sean. I also prefer the shots where they aren't making eye contact with me. But I know a lot of people disagree, so I take both!

The local ground squirrels aren't too happy about the bobcats...

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:48 PM

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I'm from SB! Please tell me where!

Nov 03, 2009 at 10:01 PM

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codyw wrote:
I'm from SB! Please tell me where!

The location is listed on my blog linked above. I don't mind sharing the location but do ask that people stick to the trails and don't chase after them.

Nov 03, 2009 at 10:16 PM

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p.1 #20 · Bobcat Photos - plus Video

Thesae are very nice, 6 and 8 are my favorites.
Bruce

Nov 03, 2009 at 10:19 PM

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bruceali wrote:
Thesae are very nice, 6 and 8 are my favorites.
Bruce

Thanks Bruce!

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:06 PM

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p.1 #22 · Bobcat Photos - plus Video

Barry absolutely beautiful , The first image is the one for me , great video. Nice to see what the 7D can do in the right hands .

Tom

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:21 PM

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Tom Hicks wrote:
Barry absolutely beautiful , The first image is the one for me , great video. Nice to see what the 7D can do in the right hands .

Tom

Thanks Tom! I love the mood in that one and I got lucky that the light on the cat and background balanced nicely.

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:38 PM

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These are all great. What a treat to have these kitties nearby. For me, the contrast in the action/composition between 1 & 7 captures the jekyl and hyde nature of the cat family.
Thanks for posting.
John

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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The first and the 6th are awesome

Dick.

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:44 PM


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