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Colin F
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Getting out again

The last 2-3 months have been insane, and have prevented me from getting out with the camera. My diagnosis of ALS last July forced us to sell our beloved home (not wheelchair friendly), find, buy and move to a townhouse, and shut down my business of 28 years. Every day has been a marathon, and I put myself in the gutter, to a level of exhaustion and fatigue that I’ve never felt before, and I’ve been surprised at how long it's taking me to come out of it. The gas tank was completely empty I guess.

I’ve started to feel a little better in the last week, so got out with the camera a bit; here’s some recent snaps.

Cooper's Hawk
https://images20.fotki.com/v1672/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_13777_pe-vi.png

Barred Owl
https://images15.fotki.com/v1674/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14130-vi.png

Northern Shoveler
https://images46.fotki.com/v1671/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14007-vi.png

Anna's Hummingbird
https://images14.fotki.com/v1676/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_13956-vi.png

Common Goldeneye (from this morning)
https://images34.fotki.com/v1633/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14305-vi.png

Barred Owl
https://images15.fotki.com/v1674/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14173-vi.png

American Wigeon (from this morning)
https://images34.fotki.com/v1675/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14632-vi.png

Anna's Hummingbird
https://images14.fotki.com/v1676/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_13840-vi.png

Barred Owl
https://images34.fotki.com/v1675/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14140-vi.png

Mallard
https://images46.fotki.com/v1671/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14216-vi.jpg

Trumpeter Swan
https://images34.fotki.com/v1633/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14033-vi.png

Anna's Hummingbird
https://images46.fotki.com/v1671/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_13943-vi.png

Mallard (from this morning)
https://images15.fotki.com/v1674/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14566-vi.png

Anna's Hummingbird
https://images14.fotki.com/v1676/photos/8/3978958/16438309/A1_14185-vi.jpg

My balance, walking, and ability to get up from being on the ground is a little bit worse, but I plan on hitting the shutter as long as I can.

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Mar 05, 2022 at 03:13 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Getting out again

Beauties every one of them, but this last image is over the top for me. Amazing set Colin.

Mar 05, 2022 at 03:37 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Getting out again

You running on near empty beats most of us with a full tank by a wide margin

Always enjoy your images Colin. Great to see you back in the game.
Gary

Mar 05, 2022 at 04:05 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Getting out again

A most excellent set, Colin. Sorry to hear about your ALS, and your bout with exhaustion. Fortunately, your creativity and talent have not slipped at all.

Mar 05, 2022 at 04:22 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Getting out again

Hi Colin...

Your remarkable photographs shine through even the darkest of personal clouds.

Tom

Mar 05, 2022 at 04:28 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Getting out again

Great to see your wonderful images again Colin, beautifully done!

Bob

Mar 05, 2022 at 05:50 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Getting out again

louie champan wrote:
Beauties every one of them, but this last image is over the top for me. Amazing set Colin.

Thanks Louie! Yes, it's amazing how early in the year the Anna's Hummingbirds breed.

Mar 05, 2022 at 08:49 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Getting out again

Beautiful stuff Colin. Very creative. Beautiful lighting.

Dave

Mar 05, 2022 at 09:52 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Getting out again

Beautiful set. Glad you were able to be with your camera as we get to enjoy your talents. Wishing you well.

Birdie

Mar 05, 2022 at 10:41 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Getting out again

sum1sgrampa wrote:
You running on near empty beats most of us with a full tank by a wide margin

Always enjoy your images Colin. Great to see you back in the game.
Gary

Thanks for the encouraging words Gary!

Mar 06, 2022 at 10:18 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Getting out again

Super shots Colin and great to see you back. Thanks for sharing. Thinking of you.
Jason

Mar 06, 2022 at 10:21 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Getting out again

Beautiful photography. Hope you continue to feel better.

John

Mar 06, 2022 at 12:34 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Getting out again

Wonderful set! That Anna's picture really is exceptional, I've been hoping to spot a nest somewhere but even if I did I likely lack your skills and my picture will be far worse.

Good that you've found something to look forward to with all the adversity, keep clicking as long as you can!

Mar 06, 2022 at 02:14 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Getting out again

You have not lost your touch Colin

Morris

Mar 06, 2022 at 05:21 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Getting out again

Colin, I remember your original post about ALS and am so glad to see that you are able to get out an photograph. If these are just grab shots, I want to see some of your really good ones. I just returned from Yellowstone last week after being prodded to get off my but and shoot. I lost my best shooting buddy, my brother "Benzeen" to Covid in December so have found it difficult to make myself get. out. I am sure that just getting out and doing what you love is one of the best therapies you can have. I wish you the best.
Bruce

Mar 06, 2022 at 06:33 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Getting out again

All great shots. I particularly like the Coopers and Goldeneye. I plan to come to Victoria soon for some duck photography.

Mar 06, 2022 at 07:53 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Getting out again

Please keep posting them Colin. I love your photographs!!

Mar 06, 2022 at 09:19 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Getting out again

So glad to see you shooting again, Colin! Great stuff, as usual!

Mar 06, 2022 at 09:35 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Getting out again

Good to see you're back at it Colin. I've always liked your way of framing images. I particularly like the hummingbird in the nest.

Dave

Mar 06, 2022 at 09:59 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Getting out again

Another fantastic set Colin! So great to hear you got a chance to get back out there clicking. And you certainly didn't disappoint with this amazing set.

Dave

Mar 07, 2022 at 09:11 AM

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