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p.1 #1 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Not a fun week with the neck and arm, the 500mm is taking it's toll. All the equipment involved just to set up somewhere is a real PIA, lol. I just love walking, so I often hand shoot. But I've learned to consolidate my shots. Even bought binoculars so I don't have to lift the 500 just to look for something.

Staying home more, and guess what!!!!

Kites are flying right over my house this week! Sittin' in my yard, hot tea in hand, on tripod...couldn't be better!

I think the Kite roost is spreading out around here to find food.

Also, I got 3 duo aerials this week! Pretty far away, but worth the lift!

Worked on my website also if anyone wants to see it:
http://www.ocwildlife.com/
right over my fence---
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And heres my duos this week!
Harrier and RT hawk
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osprey and RT hawk
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Kites at my home, the crows chase...
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one last osprey and fish
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thnx for looking fellow wildlife lovers!

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:26 AM

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p.1 #2 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

WWWWWOWW!!!!
Incredible work Linda, WTK's in your yard!! Man I'm jealous

You open with some dynamite shots and then BAM!! the duo's, holy hanna those are all sweet Linda and once again you make it impossible to single any of these out

Amazing images all Lady Jones and a thrill to view

Tom

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:31 AM

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p.1 #3 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Beautiful shots!

Andy

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:32 AM

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p.1 #4 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Super photos Linda.

Morris

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:41 AM

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p.1 #5 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Thanks Tom, Andy and Morris! I've been a little worried about my MKIII. The saturations have been mighty strange, I desaturated all of these. I hope it's not my mirror or shutter. I recall someone posting a shutter problem with oversaturations.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:57 AM

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p.1 #6 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Linda,
Gives a whole new meaning to the term "Tea Time"

Nice series, I would like to see them a bit bigger

Tim

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:06 AM

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p.1 #7 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Sittin' in my yard, hot tea in hand, on tripod...couldn't be better!

That must be a great feeling

WOW WOW WOW Linda. These are stunning captures. Looks like you've got a convention of raptors around your house. They are all excellent.
dan

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:06 AM

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p.1 #8 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Linda

great set - just great - I refuse to do top picks.

Well done my friend.

Lil

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:10 AM

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p.1 #9 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Awesome job on these Linda.
Great exposure and detail on the Kites and very nice captures on the Duos.
The website is looking good too. Hope your ailments ease up on you enough to enjoy that new glass.

JayT

Nov 20, 2009 at 05:13 AM

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p.1 #10 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Hey Linda...............................you nailed these

Some of the best WTK shots I have seen and just super exposures, oh my you have that figured out perfectly, nice work.

I am blown away at the fine results you have pulled off on the black and white birds against the sky, I'm all ears on exposure tips for what you are doing here, wow!

I'm picking the whole post as one of my favorites, excellent and I enjoyed each one of them greatly!

Karl

Nov 20, 2009 at 05:21 AM

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p.1 #11 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Sweet, really nice shots of the kites and those duos rock. Nice work.

Nov 20, 2009 at 10:44 AM

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p.1 #12 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Very nice set Linda, lucky you to get kites in your backyard. I believe the first two duos are both harriers. The white stripe on the tail and the similar size to each other make me lean that way. Thanks.
Herb

Nov 20, 2009 at 12:29 PM

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p.1 #13 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

You're a luck gurly to have those WTK flying ore the house, Linda. Do you have any rooms for rent

Enjoyed the whole set, yes indeedy!

Ken

Nov 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM

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p.1 #14 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

That's it! we're all moving in ur backyard!

Impressive stuff to say the least!

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:48 PM

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p.1 #15 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Linda -
What a set up. To be able to just kick back in your yard and get shots like these!
I guess you just venture out for the pleasure of our company.

- Ken

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:00 PM

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p.1 #16 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Very well done, I pick #7 as my favorite.

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Nov 20, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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p.1 #17 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Isn't that something, after hauling the big gear around so much these Kites come home to you! And you are taking them and enjoying a nice cup of tea too. Sounds great!
It's a wonderful set Linda. Super job on the Kites and exposures, I'm waiting to read your comments on the latter. Really enjoyed your duos too. Interesting to see the different shapes and sizes and the interaction. Those crows are not afraid of anything.
Martin

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #18 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Wow! All of these are great!!
I would LOVE to have Kites flying anywhere near my house, let alone in my yard, how special!
Thanks for sharing!!
Larry

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:42 PM

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p.1 #19 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

Awesome action images, Linda!

The website is looking good also.

Your Harrier and RT images are two Harriers. You can tell by the white band at the tail of the bird with its back to us.

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:57 PM

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p.1 #20 · Duo aerials and backyard Kites

These are some nice shots, and it sounds like a comfortable way to shoot.

Nov 20, 2009 at 08:03 PM

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