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p.1 #1 · My favorite shots of 2018


Been a very busy year of shooting for me. I don't really ever post so figured I would put together my 10 favorite shots of the year. I picked each for either the rarity of the bird, the beauty of its surroundings or the adventure that led to getting the shot. I shot in -25 F in Minnesota and in 116F in Arizona. I shot in the mountains and at the beach. I still say the process is what keeps me going. I just love being out and sharing my time with the birds. Hope you enjoy them.





Evening Grosbeak in flight from northern Minnesots







Snowy Owl photographed at Sunrise with an American Coot, NY







A Varied Bunting from southeast Arizona







Burrowing Owl at sunset







American Goldfinch from Staten Island, NY







Common Eider from NY







Pine Siskin from Staten Island, NY







Five-striped Sparrow from southeast Arizona



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Dec 19, 2018 at 11:24 PM
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p.1 #2 · My favorite shots of 2018


Last 2





Eastern Screech Owl from Staten Island, NY







Spotted Owl from southeast Arizona. The clear highlight of my year!



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Dec 19, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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p.1 #3 · My favorite shots of 2018


Wow, if those are the only shots you got this year, you had a good year! Even threw in a spider as a bonus.

Dave



Dec 20, 2018 at 12:21 AM
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p.1 #4 · My favorite shots of 2018


All are terrific images, to be sure, but the Varied Bunting deserves a standing ovation

Very hard to choose a second-fave, but the lighting of the Burrowing Owl just below it stops me every time.

Thanks for sharing!



Dec 20, 2018 at 05:03 AM
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p.1 #5 · My favorite shots of 2018


Stellar set.


Dec 20, 2018 at 08:02 AM
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p.1 #6 · My favorite shots of 2018


Looks like you had a good year

Morris



Dec 20, 2018 at 08:34 AM
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p.1 #7 · My favorite shots of 2018


Top notch work Isaac. I'd be happy with any of these, but the bunting is special ~ Ron


Dec 20, 2018 at 08:35 AM
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p.1 #8 · My favorite shots of 2018


Such a wonderful set! Thanks for sharing!


Dec 20, 2018 at 09:12 AM
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p.1 #9 · My favorite shots of 2018


Great series with excellent lighting! I hope your 2019 is just as productive


Dec 20, 2018 at 09:44 AM
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p.1 #10 · My favorite shots of 2018


Thanks so much everyone. Glad you like them.


Dec 20, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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p.1 #11 · My favorite shots of 2018


Awesome... just amazing set of images... but I loved the bunting, snowy and eider shots.

might depends on your taste but a tiny bit of catch light in the first image will add to an already great image.

TFS and keep them coming.

- Faizan



Dec 20, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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p.1 #12 · My favorite shots of 2018


Marvelous set. Too many I like to pick favorites. I would say you had a very good year.

Birdie



Dec 20, 2018 at 01:43 PM
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p.1 #13 · My favorite shots of 2018


They are all great but that Varied Bunting picture is wonderful.


Dec 20, 2018 at 02:36 PM
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p.1 #14 · My favorite shots of 2018


What's a set - Different species and they are beautiful.


Dec 20, 2018 at 02:46 PM
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p.1 #15 · My favorite shots of 2018


some excellent shots Isaac


Dec 20, 2018 at 08:12 PM
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p.1 #16 · My favorite shots of 2018


The bunting was so special but I like many others liked them all. Great year and best wishes for an even better 19
dan



Dec 20, 2018 at 08:32 PM
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p.1 #17 · My favorite shots of 2018


I come here often for inspiration, and your post certainly fills the bill. Your Goldfinch photo is just perfect in so many ways but especially in composition. Wouldn’t it look great in a frame on your wall? Thanks for sharing all of these. Have a great new year.


Dec 20, 2018 at 09:02 PM
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p.1 #18 · My favorite shots of 2018


GregWCIL wrote:
I come here often for inspiration, and your post certainly fills the bill. Your Goldfinch photo is just perfect in so many ways but especially in composition. Wouldn’t it look great in a frame on your wall? Thanks for sharing all of these. Have a great new year.


Thank you so much. The Goldfinch is a common bird but made my list because of exactly what you mention. The combination of that beautiful perch, the head turn and the background made it one of my favorites.



Dec 21, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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p.1 #19 · My favorite shots of 2018


The Bunting is special in its own right but the Goldfinch I could look at all day. Perfect pose, composition, background, colors, etc. All around great set. Congrats.


Dec 21, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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p.1 #20 · My favorite shots of 2018


Thanks for sharing your years favorites. All have excellent IQ. #3 an 5 and the SO are my favorites.


Dec 21, 2018 at 12:44 PM
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