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Archive 2017 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Christian H
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Following a cold spring on the East Coast I'm thoroughly enjoying the 110+ temps in Tucson. (Oddly, the locals are moaning about the heat.)

Much like the Heinz refuge back in Philly, the park is basically a neighborhood joint where people go to work out and walk their dogs. But it's teeming with wildlife! The habitat is a mix of Sonoran Desert scrub and grasslands, so you get the best of both worlds.

Where good light is not in short supply, the D500 & 200-500 combo is perfect for casual travel photography (Psst, I'm officially here for a conference but somehow arrived a few days early.)

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white-winged dove by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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vermilion flycatcher by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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cactus wren by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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round-tailed ground squirrel by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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brown crested flycatcher by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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mule deer by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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varied bunting by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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desert cottontail by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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coyote by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

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Jun 20, 2017 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Wonderful variety, and some really nice images here! Images 3 and 8 are my favorites, but all are good. Enjoy your conference.
Keith W.

Jun 20, 2017 at 11:28 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Very nice series, I didn't expect the coyote!
Bob

Jun 20, 2017 at 11:47 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Very neat shots showing the animals well-positioned in their environment without making them too small. I like these balanced compositions in warm light.

Jun 21, 2017 at 01:59 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

These are superb and have convinced me to get a 200-500, thanks

Jun 21, 2017 at 04:15 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Very well done with lots of variety Christian ~ Ron

Jun 21, 2017 at 07:23 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

With that kind of variety I assume you made plans to stay a few days after the conference too

Great stuff, love the Cactus Wren, great comp on the cottontail!

Karl

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:13 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Very Nice set, looks like the D500 / 200-500 is treating you well

What a variety all in one local

Jun 21, 2017 at 11:38 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Thanks, everyone! I missed out on javelinas this morning, but this guy REALLY wanted to have his picture taken!

greater roadrunner by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

Jun 21, 2017 at 02:16 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

IndyFab wrote:
Very Nice set, looks like the D500 / 200-500 is treating you well

What a variety all in one local

I don't use it very much, but in good light the 200-500 really does get you 95% to the f/4 500. And I love the zoom while traveling when I don't know what to expect.

Jun 21, 2017 at 02:19 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Really wonderful set, you made the most of those couple early days. Great work.

Jun 21, 2017 at 02:46 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Each one is perfect.

Jun 21, 2017 at 05:14 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

great lookin set Christian

Jun 21, 2017 at 05:32 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Excelent work and variety Chris. I don't tolerate that type of heat any more

Morris

Jun 21, 2017 at 06:11 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Very nice.

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:17 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Wonderful set .

Birdie

Jun 21, 2017 at 08:26 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Great looking images! These rock!

Jun 21, 2017 at 09:17 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Catalina State Park with the D500 & 200-500 (9)

Great set, every picture is super

You just need a cardinal photo, he's there...

Jun 23, 2017 at 02:53 PM


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