Just got back from spending 5 days at Bosque del Apache and it continues to be a magical place. The weather was superb, clear skies with that magic light in the mornings and evenings. There was much more water in the various ponds compared to last year and the Crane Pond on the road coming from San Antonio was flooded this year. There were cranes in the Crane Pond every morning, so the fly offs were terrific. As to bird count, have no idea but there were plenty of cranes and snow geese both at the refuge and at Bernardo.
The biggest effect on the birds was a complete corn crop failure. No one could answer as to why this happened. Due to this condition, the birds seemed to stay further out in the fields.
During my 5 days I found Cranes, Snow Geese, lots of Road Runners, raptors, some monster bucks and what was a first for me Mountain Bluebirds. There were plenty birds to keep me actively shooting during my visit and I look forward to next year.
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A magical presentation Louie capturing invigorating warm light and some beautiful Sandies in motion. Your presentation is outstanding, very 3-D looking, great color and impeccable detailing. YGMV knockout post my friend
With you narrative talking about the light I was looking for that in your photos and did not get that treat till the last image witch is my second federate with 4 my pick.
Karl Witt wrote:
A magical presentation Louie capturing invigorating warm light and some beautiful Sandies in motion. Your presentation is outstanding, very 3-D looking, great color and impeccable detailing. YGMV knockout post my friend
Karl
Thank you very much Karl, appreciate your kind words.
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psharvic wrote:
Well done Louie and thanks for the update.
Thanks for commenting, hope my feedback was of a little help to those thinking about going to Bosque.
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morris wrote:
Hi Louie,
With you narrative talking about the light I was looking for that in your photos and did not get that treat till the last image witch is my second federate with 4 my pick.
Morris
Thanks Morris, oh the light was sweet alright compared to what we're getting here in the NW currently. It was a great time and came back with lots and lots of images.
Louie, awesome as usual for you. I had planned on going to Bosque in early December but a trip to the hospital has put a wrench in my plans for now. Hoping to go in January if possible. Bruce
B Benson wrote:
Louie, awesome as usual for you. I had planned on going to Bosque in early December but a trip to the hospital has put a wrench in my plans for now. Hoping to go in January if possible. Bruce
Thanks Bruce, sorry to hear about your health issues, hopefully they won't prevent you from going down in January. I had dinner with Jim Palmer a few nights and he asked about you and whether you were coming down or not.
johnohio wrote:
Golden light, beautiful poses, wonderful set !
John
Thanks John.
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MorrieC wrote:
Louie
Like you said magical light and magical photos. Very nicely done.
Thanks Morrie, we did have a great trip.
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birdied wrote:
Beautiful light and shots !!! You have captured the magic of Bosque.
Birdie
Thanks very much Birdie.
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
All excellent shots Louie but your first makes me want to go back really bad
Gary
Bobg657 wrote:
Gorgeous shots Louie! Happy holidays!
Bob
Thanks a lot Bob, and a very Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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B Benson wrote:
Louie, awesome as usual for you. I had planned on going to Bosque in early December but a trip to the hospital has put a wrench in my plans for now. Hoping to go in January if possible. Bruce
Thanks Bruce, hope you're feeling better and good enough to go to Bosque.
Beautiful shots Luie. I am heading there for a day or two this week (will try to be there tuesday morning and then again maybe friday/sat as weather looks favorable then.
Any tips you may share? Looks like you prefer to shoot 600mm? I am assuming you need to be on the trails or would it be worthwhile to take waders to get eye level shots?
I have 100-500; 500F4 (plus convertors) , 24-105/17-40 and full frame body (R5).
