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Hungtran10 Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #1 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Hey folks. Did a fun photoshoot with a very cooperative Long Billed Curlew at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (SJWS) yesterday. I snuck down to the water line to lay in the mud. Shhhh. Don't tell the birding people. This behavior will usually get me henpecked by the birders for disturbing "ecologically sensitive habitat." They were kind enough to post signs everywhere to remind me. Where were they when I saw this dog walker, who let loose her dog to go swimming in the pond. It swam around and "disturbed" the ducks for a good 30 minutes. Oh did I mention that she was skipping rocks in the pond too! Ok enough with the yapping. 1) 2) 3) I'll throw in a bonus Northern Shoveler take off. 4) Thanks for looking and commenting. Oh and a shout out to Quang and Bruce. It was fun chatting with you guys out there. See ya again soon. - Hung Nov 07, 2009 at 04:18 PM

Tim Kuhn Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Real nice set Hung! As much as I like the golden lit curlew's the last shoveler steals the show for me, what a fantastic shot! Tim Nov 07, 2009 at 04:36 PM

Imagemaster Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS #4 But I would rather see a shot of you lying in the mud, maybe with a sign on your back saying, "No grovelling allowed". Tony Nov 07, 2009 at 04:39 PM

bruceali Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Hung you got some beauties here, great "feather work" on these! and it was nice to see you out there. Bruce Nov 07, 2009 at 04:46 PM

Karl Witt Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #5 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Hung, in agreeance with Tim, that last shoveler is spectacular sir Karl Nov 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM

KirkB Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #6 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS The golden hour light, reflections, and BG's make this spot just magical. Nice series Hung... and I'll put my vote in for #4 being the standout here. Kirk Nov 07, 2009 at 05:42 PM

Martin Good Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #7 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Very nice set Hung and the light in the first 3 is very nice. My favourites are number too, just a pity about the wing tip but a great pic anyway and the last one of course, a beautiful capture! Martin Nov 07, 2009 at 05:47 PM

Rob Tillyer Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #8 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Very nice indeed Hung, number 2 is my favourite. Rob Nov 07, 2009 at 06:23 PM

Mr Zoom Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #9 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS These have Zm Glw written all over them, Hung Sweet light and sweet poses on the curlew and well done on the Shovel-it duck like burd, too I'm beginning to wonder if there aren't double standards with regards to use of the ponds. Seems like if you have a camera you are the enemy. What would birders do without the hard work of photographers who fill their bird books with high quality images for them to enjoy and use to help ID their little friends? Ken Nov 07, 2009 at 06:30 PM

Colin Key Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Mr Zoom wrote: What would birders do without the hard work of photographers who fill their bird books with high quality images for them to enjoy and use to help ID their little friends? Ken Birders regard photographic birdguides with disdain, almost as much as they do the "wassacks" with long lenses whose only interest is in "getting the shot" and don't give a damn about the birds. Top-end birdguides are illustrated with paintings, not photographs. Colin Nov 07, 2009 at 06:41 PM

Hungtran10 Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #11 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Thanks Tim, Tony, Bruce, Karl, Kirk, Martin, Rob, Ken and Colin. Tony - Hahaha. I like to refer to the act of laying flat on the mud to get the low angle shots, "mud humping." Martin - I had slowly inched my way closer to the bathing Curlew so that I could get a full frame shot. It then opened up its wings to splash around and so it was too big for my frame. I didn't realize how long their wings are. Ken - Glad you liked the Shovel-it duck like burd. Hehe Colin - No birds were disturbed for the process of getting these shots I promise. The Curlew was still bathing after I had gotten up and walked away. All joking aside, I have a deep respect for wildlife and would never push the boundaries of their safety or stress levels just for the sake of "getting the shot." Thanks for your input. best regards all, - Hung Nov 08, 2009 at 04:49 AM

Thang Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #12 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Hung - beautiful golden colors on the Curlew. Yep, I have seen some walking their dogs at SJWS as well. Wish I have one of those cameras with video! Nov 08, 2009 at 04:56 AM

BearCreekLar Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS These are truly sensational Hung! #4 get the standing ovation though Beautiful job Larry Nov 08, 2009 at 04:59 AM

Shasoc Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #14 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Beautiful light and colors, Hung. Great pose in # 2, great capture the last one. Socrate Nov 08, 2009 at 05:22 AM

Ed Robertson Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #15 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Very Nice Well Done. Ed Nov 08, 2009 at 05:31 AM

danjacquitaylo Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #16 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Beautiful shots Hung. Last one is really nice. dan Nov 08, 2009 at 05:40 AM

Dick on Aruba Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #17 · Golden Curlew and Shoveler - SJWS Really a beautiful set Hung, well done Dick. Nov 09, 2009 at 02:32 AM

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