YEG-Photog wrote:
Wonderful set, Birdie. The first video is pretty cool. We get tens of thousands on the flyway here in Alberta/Saskatchewan, but generally I don't think photographers can get as close as you seem to be without them flying away (which does them a disservice when they are trying to feed/rest). Still, even being a bit further away, it is really enjoyable to seem a mass flock take off or land. Well done.
Thank you very much. The sounds of so many birds is amazing. In the video they were feeding. A hawk or eagle would fly over and send them flying. On a couple of occasions they flew right over me as the circled back to land. It was so incredible.
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bobbytan wrote:
I have been to the Bosque 8 times so far and cannot wait to go back there again! Thanks for these sweet memories. You have encapsulated Bosque very well, Birdie! Great work!
Thanks Bobby. Hopefully there will me more trips in the future.
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
What a beautiful collection Birdie ! Funny how your style shows through no matter what your subject. Love the Snow Geese against the moon.
Gary
Thank so very much Gary.
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DivineFocus wrote:
Quite a collection. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you,
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1bwana1 wrote:
Great set Roberta. Great memories of my trip there.
Thanks for posting!
-Steve-
Thank you Steve. It is a special place.
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Older Fossil wrote:
Birdied, that is a wonderful set of images that show the magic of this place! My wife and I are very lucky that our lives allow us to visit places like BdA fairly often.
Art
Much appreciated Art. How fortunate that you can visit often. I hope this area stays magical .
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Beautiful shots my friend !
Ronny
Thanks Ronny
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johnohio wrote:
A real pleasure to view. Thank you for sharing.
John
Appreciate it John, thank you.
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George Welch wrote:
What a beautiful series of photos, Birdie, all of the highest caliber.
Cheers,
George
Thank you so much George
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psharvic wrote:
You've captured the magic of Bosque. Well done, Birdie.
Thanks for the kind words Vic.
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Karl Witt wrote:
The artful eye prevails here Birdie. You see it and present Bosque is such a wonderful 'light'. What a beautiful set of video and images this is and YGMV
Karl
Much appreciated Karl. I would love to see your view of this marvelous place. I hope you get to go one year.
Really great set of images and I enjoyed the videos. I've not traveled there...not sure why, I'm not really that far, but such is life. Just gets in the way while we make other plans.
Wonderful series. I've never had a chance to get there, but I have the same question as Tollefsen, to you and any others who have been there multiple times: if I can only get there once, what is the best week of the year to be there?
Tollefsen wrote:
These are beautiful! Is there a certain time of year that is best?
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photonoclast wrote:
Wonderful series. I've never had a chance to get there, but I have the same question as Tollefsen, to you and any others who have been there multiple times: if I can only get there once, what is the best week of the year to be there?
My personal favorite time is Jan when the moon is full. Mid to late Dec around full moon is also nice. From what I have been told the birds generally start arriving late Oct and leave by mid Feb. If it is a mild winter up north, the numbers maybe smaller. Others may have different experiences and opinions.
We like to visit from about mid November to the end of January. The cranes and geese are usually around during that time. What ducks are around seem to be a bit more variable. Seeing other wildlife like Javelina, coyotes, bobcats, deer, elk, etc. mostly requires being at the right place at the right time.
Birdie, your masterfully captured and presented Bosque images make me want to go back there. However, it doesn't look like I will be able to this time around. But yours EMV!
Thank you so much
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40Driggs wrote:
These are all excellent. I really enjoyed viewing #7. It is a very unique shot and you captured the scene perfectly.
Much appreciate, thanks for the kind words.
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JimFa wrote:
Very, very nice set. #7 is my favorite.
Glad you like it, thank you.
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Tollefsen wrote:
These are beautiful! Is there a certain time of year that is best?
Thank you.
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Michael H wrote:
Really great set of images and I enjoyed the videos. I've not traveled there...not sure why, I'm not really that far, but such is life. Just gets in the way while we make other plans.
Thanks you for sharing! Voted
Thank you Michael for the kind words and vote, greatly appreciated. Totally understand about life and our plans.
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photonoclast wrote:
Wonderful series. I've never had a chance to get there, but I have the same question as Tollefsen, to you and any others who have been there multiple times: if I can only get there once, what is the best week of the year to be there?
Thank you , pls see my reply made earlier about the time of year.
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mikedec wrote:
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Very nice.
Thanks Mike. How is your trip?
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Older Fossil wrote:
We like to visit from about mid November to the end of January. The cranes and geese are usually around during that time. What ducks are around seem to be a bit more variable. Seeing other wildlife like Javelina, coyotes, bobcats, deer, elk, etc. mostly requires being at the right place at the right time.
Art
I have a feeling there are no bad time
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JHut wrote:
Thanks for posting Birdie! Wonderful set and videos. I have never been their and enjoy seeing it through your eyes!
Thank you so very much
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gkinard1952 wrote:
Nice going, going to have to check that out one of these days..
Much appreciated. It is a beautiful place
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AGeoJO wrote:
Birdie, your masterfully captured and presented Bosque images make me want to go back there. However, it doesn't look like I will be able to this time around. But yours EMV!
