A few weeks ago I contacted Mike Lentz about his GGO photographs. We decided I'll trade my Whitetail Kite spots for his GGOs! A few weeks later I was with several FMers hunting down this beauty! On the last day, we decided we wanted more of this action, so we walked the forests of Sax-Zim Bog in minus 21 degree cold trying to relocate this bird. My fingers and feet began to freeze, and I didn't feel the slope getting steeper under the 2 feet of snow. Eventually I planted my right foot under a log or something and fell forward and twisted to catch my fall. By the time it was over my foot turned counterclockwise 180 degrees and I heard a snap. I called out for Ant (who was 20 yards away) who helped me back into the car. Now the doctor says I have a choice, surgery (with all the possible complications associated) in a couple days when the swelling goes down which will ensure proper healing, or just put a heavy cast on it as it is a clean break, and take the chance of it healing a little off, which could cause a permanent limp and arthritis. I haven't decided yet what to do, but I am looking at at least 8 weeks of immobility then 4 to 6 months before full recovery. I tell you guys and gals, bird photography is DANGEROUS BUSINESS! I'll post one image a day or so until I get better or until I run out of material, whichever comes first. Haha! I am also very happy to take any donations of your RAW files you don't have time to process to occupy my time. I'm quite serious! Send the files to my email at [email protected]
A few more to come... but let's start with this shot!
Conrad, awesome shot as per the norm with you. I hope the cold
numbed your ankle so it didn't hurt so bad when it happened.
Here is to a speedy recovery my friend.
Friggin awesome! I'm not sure it was quite worth the injury but it is an incredible shot. I hope all goes well regardless what you decide to do...and frankly considering the injury you have been an amazing sport and seemingly in good humor....
Get well soon!
Eric
Wow, KILLER shot!! Were you guys using snowshoes? I've only been to the bog in the summer, and it's basically impossible to walk through because, well, it's a bog. I suppose it might actually be more navigable in the winter, strange as that may seem.
Wow, this shot is great, hope that your time passes quickly,might just take you up on your offer to process a raw image, take care & best of luck to you.
Paul
I'll post one image a day or so until I get better or until I run out of material, whichever comes first. Haha! I am also very happy to take any donations of your RAW files you don't have time to process to occupy my time. I'm quite serious! 
I know nothing slows you down ~ Ron 