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Spent a few days for work in the Bay Area last week, and managed to squeeze in a little pleasure with business. First handful is from Princeton Harbor where there are still a few shorebirds hanging around; second handful is from Golden Gate Park where there are some great opportunities for interesting light (Stow, Lloyd, North lakes).

Comments/suggestions always appreciated.

Greg

P.S. Tried out the 5dsR for the shorebirds--amazing detail but keeper rate is a bit lower (kayak + tides + moving shorebirds = AF not always perfect).

(1) Black Feathercatcher

(2) The Lone Brandt

(3) Topheavy Surfbird (starting to show some color)

(4) Surfbird buddy (Black Turnstone)

(5) Not really a shorebird, but fun to see the eye and the crests together

Mar 27, 2016 at 09:42 PM

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Golden Gate Park

(6) Can't see the ring

(7) Mrs. Ring-necked

(8) Juvie Hoodie

(9) Will look like this in a month or two

(10) Must be another eye in there somewhere

Mar 27, 2016 at 09:49 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Beautiful images with great details at eye level, Greg. Were you in the Bay Area recently?

-Tam

Mar 27, 2016 at 10:00 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Beautiful job on the Ring Necks and Hoodies. I miss not being able to go this year. Great work.

Mar 27, 2016 at 10:09 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Wonderful shots Greg...beautifully presented.
Eric

Mar 27, 2016 at 10:16 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Wow, these are all top notch images! What a pleasure to view them.
Keith W.

Mar 27, 2016 at 10:27 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Absolutely stunning!

- Amit

Mar 27, 2016 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

very nice images Greg

Mar 28, 2016 at 03:38 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

lovely work, the bokeh is smooth as butter on all of these. thanks for sharing Greg

Mar 28, 2016 at 04:22 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Overall, a really successful set Greg. Super nice low angle shots from the ponds. The first two ringers are my faves. Excellent work.

Mar 28, 2016 at 07:28 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Another standout set, Greg! From capture to processing to presentation, these images are exemplary! Super clarity, nice poses and shooting angles, and well-selected backgrounds. Keep posting more!

Mar 28, 2016 at 08:43 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Exceptionally pleasing series!!

Mar 28, 2016 at 09:13 AM

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Excellent set. 6 & 7 are standouts imo

~George.

Mar 28, 2016 at 09:58 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

What an entertaining series, with some great shots, Greg! Beautiful clarity and separation from the bg that fit like a glove

Clear and sharp detail all properly exposed. Really enjoyed these.
Socrate

Mar 28, 2016 at 04:05 PM

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canon.eos30d wrote:
Beautiful images with great details at eye level, Greg. Were you in the Bay Area recently?

-Tam

Thanks, Tam! (Sent you a PM--would be fun to shoot together next time).
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mikedec wrote:
Beautiful job on the Ring Necks and Hoodies. I miss not being able to go this year. Great work.

Appreciate it, Mike! Thought about you while I was lying prone on the shore!

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eyelaser wrote:
Wonderful shots Greg...beautifully presented.
Eric

Thanks so much, Eric! Not as exciting as Chile but closer to Starbucks.

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kwilliam8 wrote:
Wow, these are all top notch images! What a pleasure to view them.
Keith W.

Thanks, Keith!
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Warkari wrote:
Absolutely stunning!

- Amit

Appreciate it, Amit.

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kmunroe wrote:
very nice images Greg

Thanks so much for stopping by, Kenny; hope you're doing well.

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kdacharya wrote:
lovely work, the bokeh is smooth as butter on all of these. thanks for sharing Greg

Thanks so much, KD; the Golden Gate Park ponds are ideal for backgrounds, with lots of green foliage that reflects back on the water.

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KCollett wrote:
Overall, a really successful set Greg. Super nice low angle shots from the ponds. The first two ringers are my faves. Excellent work.

Thanks, Ken! They look more like ring-billed to me, but I couldn't get them to raise their heads and show their necks!

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mitesh wrote:
Another standout set, Greg! From capture to processing to presentation, these images are exemplary! Super clarity, nice poses and shooting angles, and well-selected backgrounds. Keep posting more!

Thanks so much for stopping by, mitesh; hope your Florida plans are coming together.

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JimLittle wrote:
Exceptionally pleasing series!!

Thanks, Jim!

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phoenix7gtm wrote:
Excellent set. 6 & 7 are standouts imo

~George.

Appreciate it, George! (The male is intimidating but I really love the female in this species).

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Shasoc wrote:
What an entertaining series, with some great shots, Greg! Beautiful clarity and separation from the bg that fit like a glove

Clear and sharp detail all properly exposed. Really enjoyed these.
Socrate

Hi Socrate and thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you're doing well and enjoying that 400.

Mar 29, 2016 at 03:39 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Lovely set!

Christian

Mar 29, 2016 at 03:42 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Sweet stuff, Greg! Cormorant is probably my fav of the group. I was wondering how the 5dsR might handle wildlife. I figured for still stuff it would be fine but moving stuff might be more challenging. Hope all is well!

Mar 29, 2016 at 03:53 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Gorgeous set Greg.

Birdie

Mar 29, 2016 at 06:11 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

Very nice work on these Greg. The final image is a lovely one.

regards,
bruce

Mar 29, 2016 at 07:04 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Bay Area waterfowl and shorebirds

All quality images Greg

Morris

Mar 29, 2016 at 07:47 PM

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