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p.16 #1 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Hi PhotoFriends,

Part 11 of my favorite of your three captures!!

135. gschrade
If you have followed my threads, you will know that without a doubt I pick your stellar Mallard Duck!!!! He looks like my most favorite Big Buddy Love him!

136. jasonp1
Second Photo is a beauty!!!

137. Herb
Lion is Bitter Sweet!!

138. rushmore22
Moose a very unique capture!!

139. xelas
Third photos is very cool!!

140. ardvorak
First photo is very unique!!

141. Charlie Shugart
Mouse Twins are sweet!!

142. Tin Man Lee
Second Photo I am in love wanting to give him a bely rub SWEET!!!

143. Tim Kuhn
Quail is stunning!!

144. Karl Witt
Power is a beauty!!

145. calpal11
Third photo is very cool!

146. acjd
Nuthatch is a beauty and super special!!

147. Me

148. mitesh
Second photo is a beauty!!!!

149. dalongfellow
Blue Vervain is gorgeous with stellar background!!!

Around 447 photos so far in this thread!!

Wonderful photos everyone

BeeBalm



Dec 28, 2013 at 06:38 PM
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p.16 #2 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Wow! I have to post against these quality captures again! Well, Karl I would put in a flower but the three things I don't do are flowers, weddings, and people! I will do this third and final salvo as my tribute to LITTLE birds, they drive me crazy, give me a sassy little look and bolt away. Maybe one of these is not too common in someones area of this Fred Miranda world........Mike

The first is as sexy a pose as I believe a little bird can give. A banded wild Junco caught in pixels. The second is a bird I have looked high and low for, okay only low because that is where it is at in a marshy area, the Veery. And lastly a Yellow Warbler I ticked off crawling through the marsh grass, I was really afraid for my life, how often do you see a little bird give you that look. Man with big lens chasing little birds............





The Sassy little banded Junco.......in a branch no less!







The very delicate and wary Veery







That Raised eyebrow Look......be careful the little bird you tic off!



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Dec 28, 2013 at 07:52 PM
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p.16 #3 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


The reason they call it Gator Lake in St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach, FL.

http://www.kevinnovakphoto.com/uploaded/2013-05-30_549.jpg



Dec 28, 2013 at 08:27 PM
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p.16 #4 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


This thread has been terrific, not only for the amazing images, but also for the stats. Both the number of comments (~300), and the ratio of views to comments (~75) are off the charts; a very nice holiday present for Fred, and a testament to the idea that the only thing better than capturing great images is sharing those captures with friends.

Tim suggested that we make round 3 a bit different, and focus on images with special meaning. Here goes...

#1) Not strictly eligible since it was taken in 2012, but I haven't posted it before: a spotted cheetah next to a king cheetah, taken at the Ann van Dyk cheetah preserve, and a beautiful demonstration of Mendelian genetics;

#2) One of the first images I took this year (Jan 5); snuck off to La Jolla cliffs early one morning before a 50th anniversary celebration for the in-laws;

#3) What FM is all about: during a weekend visit to Seattle, I sent a PM to none other than TK himself for advice; here he is demonstrating proper form for CIF shots at the Ballard locks.

Happy new year,

Greg





5 million years of evolution, and still a "classic tabby"







Amazing epithelium







Easier to handle than the 800, isn't it, Tim?




Dec 29, 2013 at 12:15 AM
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p.16 #5 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Some more amazing images to ponder over. Incredible stuff everyone.



Dec 29, 2013 at 01:09 AM
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p.16 #6 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Thanks Tim for giving us a 3rd chance!



© DonGut 2013

........................,hidden dragon!





© DonGut 2013

Into the storm!





© DonGut 2013

Did somebody say Rorshak?




Dec 29, 2013 at 01:14 AM
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p.16 #7 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


What a true joy to view all these shots !

Thank you Tim for not only starting this, but for all you wonderful comments.

Birdie



















Dec 29, 2013 at 01:22 AM
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This thread has been outrageous. I defy any site anywhere to come close. You all should be so proud of your accomplishments...thanks for making this such a great place to hang out!
Tim, thanks for being an amazing thread moderator...I can't fathom how much work it must be to keep up. And BB, you have also taken the time to comment on each and every posting...way to go!
My last three images for this thread:

1 Mick Jaguar...this one eyed jaguar, who we got to name in June made the headlines and became a youtube sensation by stalking and killing a caiman. It was all caught on video (not by me or when I was there but a month or so later) and has garnered something like 37 million views. So I feel like a proud papa.
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Pantanal/i-kgbV9Ks/0/X2/XPAN4660oneEyedJagcrop-X2.jpg

2 Sometimes nature provides us with special viewing of strange bedfellows. Probably the two most unlikely predators to share a kill, this large male leopard and hyena peacefully shared a meal. I was lucky to be able to share this sighting with Tim and I'm sure he was as excited as I to witness this unusual occurrence.
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Chitabe-Lebala-Savuti-2013/i-pDzCft2/0/X2/3BOT1298LeopardHyena-X2.jpg

3 I searched high and low trying to find a road runner....and after 4 days I found one...about 100 yards from my room at the ranch...go figure. It was a bit elusive as I think it was looking for a meal but I was fortunate to catch it and get this close up.
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/Tucson2013/i-kJHRGvb/0/X2/BOTX5291roadrunnerheadshot-X2.jpg



Dec 29, 2013 at 02:06 AM
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p.16 #9 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Plinian wrote:
This thread has been terrific, not only for the amazing images, but also for the stats. Both the number of comments (~300), and the ratio of views to comments (~75) are off the charts; a very nice holiday present for Fred, and a testament to the idea that the only thing better than capturing great images is sharing those captures with friends.

Tim suggested that we make round 3 a bit different, and focus on images with special meaning. Here goes...

#1) Not strictly eligible since it was taken in 2012, but I haven't posted it before: a spotted cheetah next to
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A king cheetah eh? I guess, since there are none in the wild the cheetah preserve is about the only place to view one....it is a magnificent animal and I love the juxtaposition with the "normal" one. My dream shot is a black and typical leopard in a similar pose....
Thanks for posting this one Greg.
Eric



Dec 29, 2013 at 02:11 AM
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p.16 #10 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


a couple more kingfishers










Dec 29, 2013 at 06:21 AM
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Calvin, what a wonderful and different take on photographing the natural world I like how you saw these and how they are presented. Very well done
Two truly unique shots acjd! The upright nuthatch is a rare sight but the eagles are too crazy, super congrats on that one! The portrait is tack sharp, an excellent addition to this round
Super set of the giant flying critters BeeBalm I'm having a hard choosing but I'm leaning toward the second for the really cool lighting. You swing that long glass with the best of them, and THAT isn't easy to do
Geez Mitesh, yet another excellent round for you. The Cormie is in a class of its own, that is such a gorgeous shot. I shoot these guys a lot so I have a good feel for the subtle difficulties they present. The others aren't too shabby either Your work has come a long way this year my friend, I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do in the coming year!!
Dave this set is yet again pure gold, wow. Your floral work is amongst the best, I really do look up to your skills. No picks here, they are all truly spectacular, wall hangers all of them
Incredible work Michael, these are some of the classiest and best presented small birds that I have seen. The last it remarkable, these stand alone in their quality
Really cool shot Kevin, well done!!!!!!!!!!
Ha Greg, two people on this forum would toss out a reference to Gregor's work and you, just to up the ante, have posted an example of it! See I'm not a dummy Wow to get the two cheetah side by side like that sure does make an incredible shot! A special shot indeed. The peli neck throw is a classic that I have yet to capture to my satisfaction, that is a shot that really does look deceptively easy but is soooo hard to capture. The last well...... you do have skills your subject matter is a bit suspect! but we sure had fun that day!!!
Another stunning round Don! The polar bear is the definition of a wall hanger!!! To me that's a really interesting shot. I would have been bummed at the time for the light but then again look at the incredible image it produced. Very well seen and expertly executed. The tiger is in a class of its own for difficulty and the rareness of it, wow!!
Birdie your work is remarkable and this set shows why. From the dinner bell responding egret, to the fine hummer to the spectacular drops on the glass in front of the daisy, the display of skills here is awesome. Top notch my friend!!
Your words ring true Eric, when the members of this forum dig, they come up with gold!! Are you sure Mick only has one eye, did you walk around to the other side and have a look Yes 2 was a sight of a lifetime, it was the first time I had a craving for zebra carpaccio! Seriously, the first is a frightening shot, an excellent compostion, the second is technically superb, I KNOW just how superb. The last... well..... that is a bird I have been wanting to get for-freaking-ever but have yet to see. That may have a bit to do with where I normally shoot but never you mind, I'm jealous of it!! Top notch set buddy!!!
More stunning KF's Kenny! You have taken a bird that drives most of us looney and presented it superbly, excellent work

You guys blow me away!!!!

Tim



Dec 29, 2013 at 08:53 AM
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I've really enjoyed this thread. Great job hosting it Tim. My second round.

I was hoping to catch these 2 young Barred Owls in the same frame and lucked out when one of the parents brought a crayfish for them and they both landed on this tree. It was late in the day and I could have used a tripod but was just happy to catch them together.



I came around a corner and saw this young eagle off in the distance. I never thought he would allow me to approach close enough to get a decent shot but I was pleasantly surprised when he did.



I like rain shots.



Mike





Dec 29, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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p.16 #13 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Thanks Tim, I am amazed by all the wonderful images here. It provides me with a great deal of motivation to learn and gives me a goal that I hope someday to achieve.

Here are three more that I liked from this year.

1) Osprey. The local utility (Xcel Energy) had a problem with an Osprey trying to nest on their Utility Poles. Their solution, build an Osprey nest higher than the pole. Best part of it all, it is only one block from my house.


IMG_9223fm by 4President, on Flickr

2) Finally made it up to Northern Minnesota in August of this year. A friend took me out in his pontoon boat and I was able to take a few pictures of the Common Loons. Next year I plan to spend more time up there and hope to see the Chick riding on the back.


IMG_9610fm by 4President, on Flickr

3) Here is a more recent photo. Lake Vadnais/Sucker Creek/Lake, St. Paul's water supply stays open and in recent years the Trumpeter Swans have stuck around all winter. They have become so accustomed to people, that they come and sit down within a few feet of where I am sitting.


IMG_4857x by 4President, on Flickr




Dec 29, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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p.16 #14 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Sensational pictures, folks !!!!!!!!

Deadvlei, Namibia
EOS 5dMK3, 70-300 L IS

http://thenatureexplorer.com/images/DeadVlei_Namibia_FM.jpg



Dec 29, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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p.16 #15 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Really Tim I am thrilled that you mentioned my work. Thank you! I was a city boy street photographer for years. Toronto and San Francisco. From about the mid seventies. My family and I moved out to Chico California from S.F. 1999. It took me a few years, actually it was last year that I discovered the wetlands and birding. That, birding, and nature photography has gotten me out into the beauty that surrounds me. My wife looked through this thread and was blown away. So now I think she has a better idea of what I'm about. Thanks Tim for initiating this scintillatingly magnificent thread. There are so many superbly talented individuals present! What a visionary body of work! Why we could almost save the planet.


Dec 29, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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arbitrage wrote:
Just wanted to say a big thanks for all your great posts this year BB. You have the most entertaining commentary I have ever read on a photography forum. Love your 3 picks from this year.


Hi Geoff (Arbitrage)!
I wanted to give you my huge because you are too kind and have been so very kind to my threads all year long I wish you and your GF the best 2014 ever!!
BeeBalm



Dec 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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eyelaser wrote:
This thread has been outrageous. I defy any site anywhere to come close. You all should be so proud of your accomplishments...thanks for making this such a great place to hang out!
Tim, thanks for being an amazing thread moderator...I can't fathom how much work it must be to keep up.

And BB, you have also taken the time to comment on each and every posting...way to go!

Hi Eric (eyelaser)!!
I wanted to let you know your kindness means so much to me through out the year!!
And here you are too kind again I hope you know it means so much
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Dec 29, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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p.16 #18 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


Hi PhotoFriends,

Part 12 of my favorite of your three captures!

150. USM IS
Last Photo such a pretty bird!!!

151. kbnovak
Gator is very cool!!!

152. Plinian
Second Photo is an amazing capture!!!

153. Don Gut
Owl is a WOW pose!!!

154. birdie
Hummer is SWEET!

155. eyelaser
Jaguar is so cool and special!!!

156. kmonroe
First one is amazing!!!!

157. Candor
Owls are really so very cool!!!!

158. mikedec
Common Loon is a beauty!

159. narik001
Tree is very special!!

Around…(477 Photos so far)!!

So many amazing photos in my TWELVE chapters of my favorite of your three!! to ALL of YOU!!

BeeBalm



Dec 29, 2013 at 01:11 PM
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Awesome!!! Hard to find in any other place a collection of such amazing images.
Well done, everybody
Best wishes for the coming year
Socrate




One my best favorite photo from my trip to NC






Probably one of my best IF capture of 2013






I like the mood of this shot



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Dec 29, 2013 at 01:46 PM
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p.16 #20 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::


I keep coming back to look at all the wonderful works of art posted here . to you all.

BeeBalm, thank you for taking the time to comment on each thread, you make it very special

Birdie



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