Congratulations to Colin F for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 3 votes - View Previous Winners
Although my diagnosis of ALS 10 months ago was (and is) devastating, I am thankful that my own particular rate of decline is indeed slow compared to some. Some pass (aka die) in a year or two, and the fact that my hands & arms, and speech and swallowing are not yet affected, has me feeling very fortunate. My balance has become worse, and combined with my feet & legs' inability to correct and/or respond quick enough when needed, is resulting in some falls, which, for a person who used to have the balance of a cat, is very unsettling, so I just have to be much more careful.
I've always been fully aware of my mortality, and that there are no guarantees that any of us is going to live to a ripe old age, but this diagnosis is still hard to get my head around, especially not knowing what my rate of decline will be in the years ahead. The wheelchair could be a year away, or seven. In the meantime, I'm still enjoying getting out with the camera in pursuit of our feathered friends.
Just look at this incredible set of photos you took and forget about the rest. One day at a time and I'm glad to see you are enjoying taking photos.
The great horned owlet photos garbed my attention and then the super action images, the food exchange, and all the great portraits. You are getting my vote!
Colin, Very happy to hear that your health health problem is progressing slowly. I am getting up in years and more aware of the slightest glitch now. Your images are first class as a fine tribute to you. Best of luck, Bruce Benson
A master class in "How it's done". Every frame is a work of art. It's so rare to look at a collection this large and not say " if only that branch wasn't there." Or, " too bad the background is a little busy". Absolutely nothing included here that the photographer wouldn't want the viewer to see. The eagle touching down is gorgeous as well as all the others. And the eye of the fish in Osprey talons peaking out from the V of the tail makes for the most interesting "butt shot" ever. Extremely impressive and truly inspirational. Easy vote
Gary
n.v.m. wrote:
wow, just wow. been keeping up to your images on IG too.
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Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Colin...
Incredible photographs from an incredible photographer.
Voted.
Tom
Edit: Forgot to mention that even though we agreed on a price for my vote, I'll let you slide this time.
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johnohio wrote:
Awesome images. Do what you can....while you can. Voted !!!!
Pay me when you see me
All the Best
John
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B Benson wrote:
Colin, Very happy to hear that your health health problem is progressing slowly. I am getting up in years and more aware of the slightest glitch now. Your images are first class as a fine tribute to you. Best of luck, Bruce Benson
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Bobg657 wrote:
Incredible set Colin, all are really wonderful but the close up of the owl stopped me cold! YGMV for free, well deserved!
Bob
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149113 wrote:
Well done. Great variety
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mdees88 wrote:
What an outstanding and inspiring set of images Colin. I hope to get remotely close to your level one day...
Matt
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birdied wrote:
Stunning work
Birdie
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keepclicking wrote:
Colin, such an incredible set. Such amazing details. Great work. Definitely earns my vote 👍🏻
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lighthound wrote:
Yet another jaw dropping collection. Why would we expect anything different.
Great work Colin!
Dave
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psharvic wrote:
Super work on these, Colin. Continue to "shoot strong".
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YEG-Photog wrote:
Wonderfully enjoyable set! I especially like the owl foot and final images best.
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amlsml wrote:
Cant pick a favorite, they are all spectacular!, awesome!
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
A master class in "How it's done". Every frame is a work of art. It's so rare to look at a collection this large and not say " if only that branch wasn't there." Or, " too bad the background is a little busy". Absolutely nothing included here that the photographer wouldn't want the viewer to see. The eagle touching down is gorgeous as well as all the others. And the eye of the fish in Osprey talons peaking out from the V of the tail makes for the most interesting "butt shot" ever. Extremely impressive and truly inspirational. Easy vote
Gary...Show more →
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roadapple wrote:
WoW....Wow...Wow !!!! Stunning work in all !!!!
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kdacharya wrote:
superb Colin shots, I'd say. All the best, happy shooting.
Thanks for the kind words all. One thing that I am so glad I've done in my life is the bit of travelling I did. I've been to Italy, Mexico, Western US, England & Wales (as a kid), Caribbean Islands, Cuba, India and Morocco. Viewing those images can easily bring me to tears, as it's the memories that are so valuable later in life, not the things we bought (except the Sony A1 of course). So if you've got any desires to go some place, do it, you don't want any regrets later on.
