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p.1 #1 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


I went to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area near Sacramento for the first outing of 2014. This area is a popular spot for wintering waterfowl.

The Tundra Swans were there in abundance, as well as a variety of other waterfowl, raptors, and shorebirds. I believe this was the first time I shot Tundras - so I got a little carried away (sorry for the big set!).

Most of these were shot with my 1DX and 800L, often with the 1.4x as well. The 500LII and 5D3 also saw some action.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jim


#1 - "Calling air traffic control..." - Tundra Swans - with a background of waterfowl, mostly shovelers I think (1DX, 700mm, 1/2000, f7.1, ISO 400)




#2 - Tundras (1DX, 800mm, 1/2000, f/9, ISO 400)




#3 Tundra (1DX, 800mm, 1/2500, f/9, ISO 400)




#4 Tundras (1DX, 1120mm, 1/2000, f/9, ISO 400)




#5 Tundra take-off (1DX, 800mm, 1/2000, f/9, ISO 400)




#6 Tundras in formation (1DX, 800mm, 1/2000, f/11, ISO 400)




#7 Tundra (1DX, 800mm, 1/2500, f/9, ISO 400)









Jan 12, 2014 at 07:13 PM
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#8 Tundras (1DX, 1120mm, 1/2500, f/8, ISO 400)




#9 Tundras (1DX, 800mm, 1/2000, f/9, ISO 400)




#10 White-faced Ibis (1DX, 800mm, 1/2500, f/6.3, ISO 400)




#11 Northern Harrier (1DX, 800mm, 1/2500, f/7.1, ISO 400)




#12 White-tailed Kite (1DX, 800mm, 1/2500, f/9, ISO 400)




#13 GBH (5D3, 500mm, 1/2000, f/7.1, ISO 400)




#14 GBH portrait (1DX, 800mm, 1/2500, f/9, ISO 400)



That's all folks



Jan 12, 2014 at 07:13 PM
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p.1 #3 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


You aren't around for a while and then show up with a monster set!! Wow way too many great shots Jim, maybe stop by a bit more with smaller posts

Tim



Jan 12, 2014 at 08:03 PM
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p.1 #4 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Lots of good stuff in this collection Jim! Well done.


Jan 12, 2014 at 08:11 PM
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p.1 #5 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Great vision in #1 and nice flock capture in #2. #s 6 and 9 look pretty similar but both outstanding images. Very nice capture on the ibis, I know how tough it can be to get a clean shot through the weeds! Nice in-flights as always in #11 and #12 and I love the vivid reflection on the GBH. A big set indeed and also a great set.


Jan 12, 2014 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #6 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Wonderful set Jim!!

I tried to pick favorites, but my list kept getting longer

Birdie



Jan 12, 2014 at 10:48 PM
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p.1 #7 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


a great set Jim.. i enjoyed them all


Jan 13, 2014 at 04:06 AM
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p.1 #8 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Terrific set Jim, they got better and better as I scrolled down.
David



Jan 13, 2014 at 04:10 PM
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p.1 #9 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


A lot of very nice shots Jim. The last shot is my pick ~ Ron


Jan 13, 2014 at 07:46 PM
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p.1 #10 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Tim Kuhn wrote:
You aren't around for a while and then show up with a monster set!! Wow way too many great shots Jim, maybe stop by a bit more with smaller posts

Tim


Sorry, Tim. I got carried away!



Jan 14, 2014 at 12:59 AM
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p.1 #11 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


KCollett wrote:
Lots of good stuff in this collection Jim! Well done.


Thanks for the comment!



Jan 14, 2014 at 12:59 AM
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p.1 #12 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Racer1DX wrote:
Great vision in #1 and nice flock capture in #2. #s 6 and 9 look pretty similar but both outstanding images. Very nice capture on the ibis, I know how tough it can be to get a clean shot through the weeds! Nice in-flights as always in #11 and #12 and I love the vivid reflection on the GBH. A big set indeed and also a great set.


I appreciate your thoughtful comments and suggestions. Thanks for stopping by!



Jan 14, 2014 at 01:00 AM
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p.1 #13 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


birdied wrote:
Wonderful set Jim!!

I tried to pick favorites, but my list kept getting longer

Birdie


Thank you very much, Birdie



Jan 14, 2014 at 01:01 AM
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p.1 #14 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


kmunroe wrote:
a great set Jim.. i enjoyed them all


I'm glad you enjoyed them - thank you!



Jan 14, 2014 at 01:01 AM
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David Leask wrote:
Terrific set Jim, they got better and better as I scrolled down.
David


Thank you very much, David.



Jan 14, 2014 at 01:01 AM
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p.1 #16 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


surfnron wrote:
A lot of very nice shots Jim. The last shot is my pick ~ Ron


Thanks for the pick, Ron



Jan 14, 2014 at 01:02 AM
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p.1 #17 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Beautiful detail in this very fine set of images Jim.
The Harrier is my favorite for the beautiful habitat scene, followed by the GBH head shot... very well done.

Kirk



Jan 14, 2014 at 01:13 AM
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p.1 #18 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Very nice series. I drove through there around noon on Wednesday and saw the Swans and quite a lot of Waterfowl on the outer pools.


Jan 14, 2014 at 10:08 PM
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p.1 #19 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Nicely exposed, beautiful set Jim.

George



Jan 14, 2014 at 10:56 PM
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p.1 #20 · Tundra Swan Soiree (14)


Very nice set.

Paul.



Jan 15, 2014 at 04:09 AM
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