Fred, awesome images! It didn’t feel like much when we were there but the images we got were actually quite pleasing. Look what Bobby (@bobbytan) missed for watching some stupid tennis tournaments.... on TV . And of course, you scored big with images of the mom’s carrying an insect home while I was fumbling with my gear . I can’t wait until the 200-600mm is available . The lens I sold you seems to work splendidly, BTW.
No regrets, Joshua. The French Open tennis match between Wawringa and Tsitsipas was a freaking amazing 5-setter! I was literally sitting on the edge of my chair! So good.
Having said that, this is seriously a very nice set, Fred! Well done!
AGeoJO wrote:
Fred, awesome images! It didn’t feel like much when we were there but the images we got were actually quite pleasing. Look what Bobby (@bobbytan) missed for watching some stupid tennis tournaments.... on TV . And of course, you scored big with images of the mom’s carrying an insect home while I was fumbling with my gear . I can’t wait until the 200-600mm is available . The lens I sold you seems to work splendidly, BTW.
For being the "other guy" on this session, you've shown what two photographers can accomplish when covering the same scene. Your photo #2 is terrific and I was reminded of Joshua's similar photograph until I scrolled down to see the little photo bomb at the bottom of the frame. Great work on all.
bobbytan wrote:
No regrets, Joshua. The French Open tennis match between Wawringa and Tsitsipas was a freaking amazing 5-setter! I was literally sitting on the edge of my chair! So good.
Having said that, this is seriously a very nice set, Fred! Well done!
Bobby, they make a thing called a PVR so you don't have to miss great owl action and can watch Tennis when you get home
louie champan wrote:
Stunning images, you have captured some awesome backgrounds along with these little owls.
Thanks much for your kind words, Louie
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AGeoJO wrote:
Fred, awesome images! It didn’t feel like much when we were there but the images we got were actually quite pleasing. Look what Bobby (@bobbytan) missed for watching some stupid tennis tournaments.... on TV . And of course, you scored big with images of the mom’s carrying an insect home while I was fumbling with my gear . I can’t wait until the 200-600mm is available . The lens I sold you seems to work splendidly, BTW.
Joshua
Thanks, Joshua. Yes, that lens is definitely a keeper
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bobbytan wrote:
No regrets, Joshua. The French Open tennis match between Wawringa and Tsitsipas was a freaking amazing 5-setter! I was literally sitting on the edge of my chair! So good.
Having said that, this is seriously a very nice set, Fred! Well done!
Thanks, Bobby
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Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Fred...
For being the "other guy" on this session, you've shown what two photographers can accomplish when covering the same scene. Your photo #2 is terrific and I was reminded of Joshua's similar photograph until I scrolled down to see the little photo bomb at the bottom of the frame. Great work on all.
Thanks
Tom
Thank you, Tom
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surfnron wrote:
This is a great set Fred ~ Ron
Thanks much, Ron
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KCollett wrote:
Lovely work Fred.
Thanks, Ken
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Bobg657 wrote:
What a great set of images Fred, congrats!
BOB
Thanks much, Bob, and thanks for alerting us to their presence
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Karl Witt wrote:
Wonderful set Fred, I most certainly enjoyed each one and #6 has a great title !
I will say that #2 is quite whimsical and a favorite
Karl
Thanks for the kind words, Karl
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arbitrage wrote:
Excellent set of shots Fred. I enjoyed them all.
YGMV
Nothing like watching a live game. And besides, the owls are not going anywhere - they will be around for a long time. And there is no telling what you will get - every visit is different, and you just have to get lucky! I will be visiting them this weekend. Then again, it's the French Open Tennis Finals this weekend! I will probably just skip the women's finals on Saturday morning so I can enjoy some quality time with these owls.
arbitrage wrote:
Bobby, they make a thing called a PVR so you don't have to miss great owl action and can watch Tennis when you get home
Outstanding set Fred! I smile everytime I see images of these guys. They have such personalities and each of these images really illustrates this very well.
#6 makes me think of the Tootsie Pop Owl. How many licks.... One...Two...Thhhhhree!
Now that I've aged myself.
mitesh wrote:
It is not an easy task to out-do the uber talented Dr. Ong, but I think you may have managed to do just that, Fred! Great job on this fabulous set!
Thanks, mitesh, for your very kind words
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lighthound wrote:
Outstanding set Fred! I smile everytime I see images of these guys. They have such personalities and each of these images really illustrates this very well.
#6 makes me think of the Tootsie Pop Owl. How many licks.... One...Two...Thhhhhree!
Now that I've aged myself.
Dave
Thanks, Dave, and like you, I remember that TP owl
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kdacharya wrote:
beautifully done, Fred. 3 4 and 5 are my picks from this awesome series.
Thanks much, KD
. And of course, you scored big with images of the mom’s carrying an insect home while I was fumbling with my gear 
. I can’t wait until the 200-600mm is available 
. The lens I sold you seems to work splendidly, BTW.
