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Super shots, Ken. Spectacular against the fall colors of Bosque.

Nov 17, 2009 at 01:49 PM

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elbmuh wrote:
Wow. Really outstanding images. Very nice!

Jason-

Thank you Jason

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:54 PM

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Hide Takahashi wrote:
Superb series! These are probably the best Harrier shots I've ever seen.
You've done an excellent job and you should be proud of yourself.

Hide

Thanks Hide, I am proud of these

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:55 PM

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Doug Bentlage wrote:
Fantabulous shots Ken, most excellent poses and captures! Standouts are 2, 3 and 4, but I would be happy with any of them.

Doug

Hi Doug, I went for the Sandhills but I think these were actually the highlight of the trip

Well, that and drinking a micro-brew or two with the Monkey

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:56 PM

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Johnny Bravo wrote:
Damn nice stuff Ken. Did you get a longer lens, or get closer?

Still shooting a short little 500 and didn't have the TC on. The harrier was flying withing MFD at times she was that close.

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:58 PM

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Thang wrote:
damn - super shots Mr. Zoom! Taken with the 7D?

Thank you Thang, no, these were all with the Mark III and its unreliable AF system

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:59 PM

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Tony

Tony -

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:59 PM

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b.a.smith wrote:
And she is a beauty MR Zoom, wonderful job of capturing these, sharpness and colors are perfect...well done sir

alan

Thank you, Alan. I wonder if she would like an introduction to that male harrier you recently posted? They would make a nice couple

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:00 PM

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kazman442 wrote:
Excellent images!

Thank you Ron

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:05 PM

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noelle wrote:
WOW!! I remember looking at these before and thought I had commented already. They really are beautiful and so sharp. I love them all and I love the way she seems to be really hamming it up for you.

Well done!

Hi Noelle,

Next time don't wait too long to comment

Yes, Trenchmonkey says she's a little slut posing for anyone with a camera but I think she's just an extrovert

Glad you enjoyed them and thanks for your very kind comments!

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:07 PM

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Shasoc wrote:
These are rally great shots, Ken and you did a great job capturing and processing them .

I particularly like 3, 4 and 8. Well done!
Socrate

Thank you, Socrate. When I started going through these for processing I wanted them to have the same look and feel and to that end I think I succeeded. You'll notice I didn't have a single blue sky background in any of these and that's a rare treat for a raptor series

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:09 PM

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PetKal wrote:
Zoomer, you should have let me know about these. Almost missed them which would have been a real pitty because these shots are exceptionally good.
Never mind a bird on a stick or a baited hawk owl and such.

This is the avian photography at its best. Fine action and bird attitude caught, with much habitat framed in, without compromising any of your customary IQ.

Hi Peter,

Sorry I forgot to CC you on the announcement. Rest assured that has been corrected so it won't happen again

Yep, I live for days like these and the only thing I can think of that would be better would be a flock-o-pijuns against bosque backgrounds

Thanks buddy, appreciate it

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:11 PM

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p.6 #13 · **Harriet Centerfold Issue**

MtnM wrote:
You just put on a clinic for following birds in flight.
Great results, #5 creates great tension as we wait for the next move.

Thank you, Mike. The biggest challenge in these was keeping the lens on target and making sure I aquired focus lock as she flew against focus grabbing backgrounds and objects in the foreground. They have rather erratic flight pattern that makes the very challenging to follow under the best of conditions and I was quite please she gave me several opportunities to get it right.

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:15 PM

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p.6 #14 · **Harriet Centerfold Issue**

Netgarden wrote:
Fantastic gets of my fav hawk. Beautiful, Ken. Love the backgrounds too.

Thank you most Kindly, Linda

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:23 PM

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p.6 #15 · **Harriet Centerfold Issue**

Redtail wrote:
These are so cool. Nice job.

Thank you, Bruce

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:24 PM

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p.6 #16 · **Harriet Centerfold Issue**

yxl122 wrote:
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Photos of Harriet the Northern Harrier. A nice cooperative lady who modelled nicely againt Bosque backgrounds for me.

Harriet will be signing autographs on the flight deck after dinner so please plan to attend

Great series, Mr Zoom.

Thank you yxl122

You need to work on your forum name. That sound more like a password

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:25 PM

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bruceali wrote:
Very nice set indeed, great color as well as detail
Bruce

Thank you, Bruce. Bosque is a fun and productive place to shoot.

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:25 PM

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Paul Svensen wrote:
Top shots Ken, absolutely stunning work.

Thank you, Paul. Glad you enjoyed them

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:26 PM

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p.6 #19 · **Harriet Centerfold Issue**

aboudd wrote:
Harriet's expression on #5 reminds me of a look I sometimes get here at home

Wonderful series. Congratulations.

Thank you, Aboud. I get the same look from my cooworkers

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:27 PM

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p.6 #20 · **Harriet Centerfold Issue**

Edward Rotberg wrote:
Super series Ken. Beautiful light, perfect exposures and compositions. Way to go bud!

= Ed =

Hi Mr. Ed,

I'll take that

and appreciate your continued support

Ken

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:27 PM

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