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Wow, what a treat. I hope I have three such shots to contribute next year.

George

Dec 16, 2013 at 09:08 PM

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Wonderful shots Kent, I really do like the first

While 3 might be difficult it's a lot easier than one

It brings back some good memories, when "Lady Hawk" used to start this thread. I hope she is doing fine. She is missed Indeed Socrate, she is missed as are many others from time gone by. Great to see you back my friend, I would hate to be the one picking just 3 from your HD

Super set from top to bottom. I must that I really like seeing that lost one, something different from you and a super shot

There you are TM, I was hoping this thread might lure you away for a moment

Your normal top notch work Will, thanks for stopping by, some of us over here miss the likes of you!
What a marvelous and varied contribution David, that might just be on of my favorite MG I have seen on this forum

Stunners Howard, easily some of the best of the species I have ever seen.

Tim

Dec 16, 2013 at 09:14 PM

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p.6 #3 · p.6 #3 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

I always look forward to this annual thread. It never disappoints me as I scroll through the fantastic images.

Thought I would contribute a few flora to this thread, since it seems to already have so many extraordinary fauna! Hope everyone has a great 2014 shooting images for next year's version of the "best of. . ."

#1 Ohio spiderwort in the rain

#2 Rose mallow (in the rain)

#3 Sneezeweed (heavy with dew)

Best wishes,
Dave

Ohio Spiderwort

Rose Mallow

Dec 16, 2013 at 09:51 PM

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p.6 #4 · p.6 #4 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

gschrade wrote:
Wow, what a treat. I hope I have three such shots to contribute next year.

George

Why wait until next year, George.? Just do it!

Socrate

Dec 16, 2013 at 10:03 PM

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p.6 #5 · p.6 #5 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

trenchmonkey wrote:
Nice set Soc

I'll play, once a year.

Thank you TM!
You are also on my list of the missed ones

Great work as usual BTW

Socrate

Dec 16, 2013 at 10:07 PM

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p.6 #6 · p.6 #6 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

seriously, everyone is great!

Dec 16, 2013 at 10:10 PM

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p.6 #7 · p.6 #7 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

Looking back on the year, I started out with some neat firsts and that is why these shots were special for me.

1. The end of 2012 was the first time I got to see and photograph snowy owls. Thanks to Tim K I had a great time. I had to get back for another round and convinced my wife to come along, even though we had a three month old puppy. Both came along though the puppy,a yorkie she named Bella, got to spend time in the car after I made a comment about her size relative that of the raptors. This shot is from that trip, the light was very flat in the evening with over cast skies despite the weatherman's promise of some relief. The background is an ocean bay and hills beyond.
2. Another first was a trip to BdA. Though we were late and missed most of the huge flocks of birds the trip was memorable for the time spent with an old college friend, Craig P from LV, getting to meet DesertDrake (Al), three meals of NM style chile rellenos and for the spectacle of BdA itself. This sandhill was recovering from a little "ice tango" slip he made.
3. Another shot from BdA of a blue goose landing.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
-Doug

1.
http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/Snowy-Owls/i-9XjR3PZ/1/XL/SnowyOwl_DamonPt_Feb0913_layeredBGPerchedCrop_-1-XL.jpg

2.
http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Bosque-del-Apache-2013/Sandhill-Cranes/i-7ZsdNWt/0/L/BosqueFeb13_SandHillsOnIce_slip_-1-L.jpg

3.
http://desertbighorn.smugmug.com/Nature/Bosque-del-Apache-2013/Blue-Goose-Landing/i-pqJ3DRR/1/XL/BosqueFeb13_BlueGooseLanding16x9_-6-XL.jpg

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Dec 16, 2013 at 10:30 PM

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p.6 #8 · p.6 #8 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

Man, I step away from FM for a couple of weeks, and come back to a mountainous thread of fantastic images. Thanks to Tim not only for starting this fantastic thread, but also for his support and friendship, especially to those of us new to the art and the craft of wildlife photography (yours truly).

There was no way I could choose three individual animals, so I went for some Pantanal pairs.

#1) Buff-necked Ibis (Hmm, maybe it's ibises).
#2) Hyacinth Macaws.
#3) Plumbeous Ibis (whatever), engaged in what I believe is a juvenile still looking for nurture, and (anthropomorphically) expressing their gratitude.

Dec 16, 2013 at 10:56 PM

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p.6 #9 · p.6 #9 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

Dave Longfellow............Those are exquisite floral captures

What a fantastic concentration of exceptional images showing up here this year.............Looks like a lot of improvement for many on their PP work and it is great to see it all come together

The 'feathers' in this thread are a joy and such abundant variety!
Great 'cats' from those worldly travelers too

Keep the images coming and hopefully from a few more that have not been too frequent to post or visit this year can share a few?

Dec 16, 2013 at 11:47 PM

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p.6 #10 · p.6 #10 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

Well, first let me say there has been too many wonderful images to congratulate all the members here on just how great they are...it's been fantastic looking at and learning from all the people here. I've had quite a few people help me out in getting better with my photography and my post production, you know who you are, and thank you.
2013 has been a very transitional, joyous, sad and a year for exploration for me.
It's been the first year I've been able to really get back into photography how I'd like to. Over the past twelve years I've had to first fight a very bad seizure disorder that hits me in my sleep thats caused a coma, and near death a couple times. It's finally been under control since 2011 and going on 3 years without one. I then had to get a hip replaced last year that one doctor refused to do at first because of the seizures.
Next year I plan on getting back in my kayak, explore more of B.C. hopefully get back to Jasper and perhaps explore Bella Coola

Dec 17, 2013 at 02:44 AM

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Damn... what a completely amazing collection. Seems this gets better every single year! Your top leading three are all wall hangers Tim!

And for everyone else, DAMN NICE WORK!!!!! I guess I'll chime in with my humble 3 for this year. I hope you guys have a terrific winter and Happy Holidays!

1. Say's Phoebe
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2867/10721410365_11c4eaf81a_o.jpg

2. Great Grey Owl
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/10755101803_6d750c0fc7_o.jpg

3. Bald Eagles at play
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/10685380063_2df872ef81_o.jpg

Dec 17, 2013 at 04:28 AM

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p.6 #12 · p.6 #12 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

What a treat this thread is, and inspirational to see what fellow FM'ers are doing and experiencing out there! I've been shooting almost all real estate and people this year, but I humbly submit these 3...

Happy Holidays to all!

D800 / Zeiss 100 / iso200

D7000 / 300f4 / iso1250

D4 / 300f4 / iso10000

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Dec 17, 2013 at 06:17 AM

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p.6 #13 · p.6 #13 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

More excellent images!! Thanks for the floral break dalongfellow.

Dec 17, 2013 at 08:38 AM

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p.6 #14 · p.6 #14 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

Hi PhotoFriends,

Part 4 of my favorite of your three captures!

48. Socrate
Wetlands capture is such a beauty with three birds at a distance!!

49. Trenchmonkey
Peacock in Flight beautiful wing detail and background!

50. dgdg
Waterfowl is exquisite!

51. Howard
First Owl is amazingly beautiful and sweet!

52. dalongfellow
Rose Mallow is very pretty and a great close up!

53. Desert Bighorn
Snowy Owl is a wallhanger!!

54. Plinian
Macaws Wow Perfection!!

55. ScottHM
Landscape is gorgeous!

56. Conrad
Phoebe its Fantastic!!!

57. Workerdone
Swans are stunning!

I have been enjoying checking out each and every beautiful picture posted here!!
We need more photos

Please keep them coming!!

I too keep Waldr-p Paul in my thoughts and prayers and wishing you well!
After just reading ScottHM's post, I also will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and am wishing you well!

Happy Holidays!
BeeBalm

Dec 17, 2013 at 08:52 AM

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Over the top work Dave, these are some of the best florals that have ever graced this forum, wow!!!
Excellent work Doug! I'm loving that owl, super shot my friend. The other two aren't so shabby either

Excellent post and I do hope to hook up with you soon

There you are Greg, you are one of the ones I was hoping this annual celebration would pull out of the woodwork

An absolutely wonderful set my friend. Your work has really come far this year, this is an excellent demonstration of that. I can't believe the heron shot!!!!
It's great to hear a health success story Scott. You may not look at it as such but it really is. Having had serious health issue I look back and realize how lucky I am now. You graced us with 3 marvelous shots, excellent work

For me the last is special, it shows some of the iconic scenery of our special part of the world. Well done!
There you are Conrad! Seriously I was wondering where you were and WHAT you would be putting up. To my amazement you put up a shot that I would die to get, the Phoebe. I just love those guys and to get a full spread shot like that is toooooo gooood. Of course the other two rock also and one is from my backyard! I hope to shoot with you this coming year CT

Very nice set workerdrone, the colors in the last are the kind that we all strive to find, you did a marvelous job on them. Post your work more often

Tim

Dec 17, 2013 at 09:16 AM

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All amazing photos! Would be a FANTASTIC museum exhibition. Didn't want to be accused of being a "Lurker", so even though hesitant I'm adding three. Best in Health and Happiness to all FMer's. Your encouragement and advice has been constant throughout the year. Thanks.

GENE

Perched Osprey.

Male Northern Harrier.

Wild berries and unknown friend.

Dec 17, 2013 at 09:35 AM

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First and foremost a big THANK YOU to Tim for opening up this OUTSTANDING thread .This is my first year here and i am overwhelmed by the talent that i see.I would also like to thank everyone who has viewed and commented on my modest posts, especially Herb who has thought me more than he knows Thanks buddy.This is my first post to this thread and i'm not sure if it's in the right place.
I also what to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season .The first two are from Herb's favorite place and the third from mine.

Northern Harrier Feb. 2013 15 degrees wind chill -0

See first caption this is the next frame

On the pond .Yes there are eagles here in July

Dec 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM

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p.6 #18 · p.6 #18 · Best of 2013 Nature & Wildlife:: Round 3 and final round is OPEN::

Michael Rucci wrote:
First and foremost a big THANK YOU to Tim for opening up this OUTSTANDING thread .This is my first year here and i am overwhelmed by the talent that i see.I would also like to thank everyone who has viewed and commented on my modest posts, especially Herb who has thought me more than he knows Thanks buddy.This is my first post to this thread and i'm not sure if it's in the right place.
I also what to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season .The first two are from Herb's favorite place and the third from...Show more →

You are hooked.. Bless you

Ted

Dec 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM

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Herb Houghton wrote:
Wow ! There are some incredible images posted so far. Thanks to Tim for starting the thread this year and posting the past year's Holiday threads.

And also a big thanks to everyone who shares and critiques on my posts and helps keep the bar up high on this forum.

This year was a great year for owls for me and it seems that there is to be another great owl season upcoming.

As much fun and time I spend with the eagles, peregrines and skimmers, I have a very special place in my heart for...Show more →

Wonderful work buddy congrats on the cover what is that now 12 of them lol well deserved

Dec 17, 2013 at 10:24 AM

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Southern Long-nosed bats.Normally they spend the summer in parts of Arizona utilizing nectar,pollen, fruits,and some insects. They winter in .Mexico. These bats were lingering in Suburban Tucson and draining my hummingbird feeders.

coming and going

Sloppy manners

Dec 17, 2013 at 12:16 PM

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