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3 for Round 3 from me. While visiting the Bosque in November, I stopped by Tingley Beach adjacent to the Albuquerque Zoo in New Mexico. I may have mentioned it before, but I was very happy to recover these Wood Duck photos from a CF card on the 5D that displayed a card error and was unreadable in the camera. Using a software recovery program, I was able to save them.
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My 3rd and final three will be a set from Serengeti. It was a little emotional and a reminder that in the animal kingdom, it's all about the cycle of life.
Mom and her two cubs were doing some lounging on this log. Unfortunately some vultures spotted them and took interest in the cubs - our guide mentioned that vultures will go after small animals.
Eventually she moved the cubs under the log and let her presence be known. The vultures later grouped in a nearby tree (limited to 3 shots unfortunately).
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Hi Everyone!
The images that have been presented so far are fabulous! What a great effort from everyone. My goal or renewed effort for 2014 is that I try to learn at least one thing from each image and still I feel that most of the time nature decides when nature will reveal the precious treasures and treats that it holds. I am merely blessed to be given the moment in time so here are my three contributions to the countless hours of time and energy spent in the bush, field, city or wherever we find our subjects.
Well done everyone!
Brian
Green pigeon - My favorite pigeon of the year!
South Africa - First bokkie of this trip!
Moose mamma offering some tender care
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Karl Witt wrote:
Brian..... you can sneak in a #4 shot and make it a floral, I won't mind Nice mix of Eagle and Owl, love the mood in that last one!
Karl
i pooched my last post by trying to edit it to sneak in a floral
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Another beauty narik001
Really fine set Brian, congrats on tracking the eagle in the snow I hope Karl likes his flower
Super set of a wonderful variety Brian. The hawk against the redrock is the first I have seen like that
From the grandest to the smallest, I think you have it covered kankushok !! Excellent contribution
Really nice work Howard I had the easy pick of the lily.. that is until I saw the wp's Excellent!!!
Super shots and a great story Christian which has to the most unique theme we have on this thread!!! Splendid
Gorgeous set Bruce!! I'm really torn between the first and the last. Fine work my friend
Excellent work Mike, you must be a grinning fool that with the fact you were able to recover that card !!! What a beautiful set!!
What an interesting story and well documented m.sommers00, a wonderful addition to the thread If you have more to post to illustrate your story I would suggest putting up your own thread, that way you can post all the shots you would like
Excellent work Brian!!! These are marvelous, all of them I keep going back and picking each one as a favorite
Super fine set Gregory, love the baby theme and then the last just jumped out of the screen at me!!! Way too cool
Another top notch set Bruce!! All are different and all are wonderful. I'm glad to see you put up some images that represent pushing your skills. Very well done
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The images and the talent that is displayed here has always been amazing and inspiring... it keeps me coming back time after time.
This past year I made it a point to get outside and shoot more of a variety of subjects when I could...
In the spirit of participating and keeping this thread active..here is my humble contribution of a few images I was happy with.
Kokanee Salmon - Portrait of impending death. I really enjoyed my time with the spawning fish at Murtle Lake this fall.
Green Sea Turtle - Had to post another image of my first trip to Hawaii. It was a memorable trip in so many ways, including seeing turtles for the first time.
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I'll add a few more just under the wire...it's been such a fun thread it's hard not to keep being part of...so many great images it makes me want to see what the offerings for next year will be and hope to be able to better what I've been able to contribute to what I've added for this year.
Tim, thanks for hosting this, it's been great...I hope everyone has a great New Year, and I look forward to seeing everyone's images in the coming year.
Nice mix of Eagle and Owl, love the mood in that last one!
