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Hi everyone,

I recently returned from the Rio Grande Birding Festival in south Texas. Here are a few of my favourite shots from my time spent in this amazing part of the country...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/10751964274_ba0e34025a_b.jpg

- Common Pauraque -
Hidalgo County
Canon 5DM3 | Canon 400mm f/5.6 | Extension Tubes

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/10813001906_6d3d1a7036_b.jpg

- Eastern Screech Owl -
Hidalgo County
Canon 5DM3 | Canon 50mm f/1.8

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/10719290304_d3da8c1dfe_b.jpg

- Great Horned Owl -
Zapata County
Canon 5DM3 | Canon 400mm f/5.6

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/10719256924_c5918109a6_o.jpg

- Laughing Gulls -
Cameron County
Canon 5DM3 | Canon 17-40mm f/4

Thanks very much for any feedback!
All the best,

- Jess Findlay

Nov 16, 2013 at 12:11 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · South Texas Favourites

A delightful and impressive set Jess. Each is a bit of a different take on how to see birds. Well seen and presented. #1 is my fave of the group.

Nov 16, 2013 at 01:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · South Texas Favourites

Well done! I really like the different styles used to present these!

Nov 16, 2013 at 02:56 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · South Texas Favourites

Hi Jess,

I like the first, and the last is my pick

Morris

Nov 16, 2013 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · South Texas Favourites

I like them all Jess, but 1 is super ~ Ron

Nov 16, 2013 at 07:49 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · South Texas Favourites

Nice series. I really like the way you captured the last image. Very impressive.

Brian M.

Nov 16, 2013 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · South Texas Favourites

nicely done Jess .. the last is my favorite

Nov 16, 2013 at 09:53 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · South Texas Favourites

Jess,
I really like the huge variety in composition that you've presented. The details in the first shot super… I can just let myself get lost in the patterns. Your rendition of the laughing gulls is a very refreshing shot… super perspective.

Had to add this postscript, as I just visited your website. You have a very unique vision, the work really challenges accepted paradigms and norms in nature photography. I really enjoy the risks you take with your compositions!

regards,
bruce

Nov 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · South Texas Favourites

Really like #1. It should be printed. Lucky to get so close to such a beautiful bird! Congrats. Don

Nov 17, 2013 at 12:12 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · South Texas Favourites

Fantastic set Jess !!

Birdie

Nov 17, 2013 at 12:19 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · South Texas Favourites

Hey Jess...some nice looking shots...but what in the world are you doing way down in Texas..Love that Great Horned Owl shot, but I'd be a little afraid of what might be raining down on my lens in that last shot.

Nov 17, 2013 at 01:16 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · South Texas Favourites

They are all very appealing in their own way but if cornered I pick #3 as favorite.
Fabulous images, Jess.
Chris

Nov 17, 2013 at 12:05 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · South Texas Favourites

Beautiful variety here, lovely shots

Howard

Nov 17, 2013 at 04:57 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · South Texas Favourites

Just gorgeous! The shot of the pauraque is unbelievable.

Nov 17, 2013 at 11:12 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · South Texas Favourites

Lovely set, Jess; as others have said, it's fun to see refreshing new ways to present boring birds!

My favorite is the laughing gulls...lovely interplay of colors and actions. ~Greg

Nov 18, 2013 at 02:09 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · South Texas Favourites

You have put together a really original set with some very nice images here, excellent job!

No.1 and no.4 are my picks.

Paul

Nov 18, 2013 at 02:50 PM


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