PetKal wrote:
Excellent series, Mr. Zoom.
That Harris Hawk is simply inimitable !
Looking forward to see the perfection you'll reach in another 7,000 posts.
Hey, that's a scary though. What if I have already reached perfection? Where do I go from here? Arggggggggh! Thank you!
deedee4re wrote:
One more thing. Where did you find that Harris Hawk? It's so beautiful!
You were at 100mm?? How did you manage that?
It's just breathtaking!
TIA,
DeeDee
Hi DeeDee,
I shot the Harris hawk South and a little West of Tuscon Arizona. Another FM'er had mentioned that a Swainson's hawk had been hanging out in that area and went out looking for while out there on a business trip. I didn't see the Swainson's but did see the Harris off in the distance bouncing along to the tops of the Saguaros. I found a place to park, walked down a small wash and waited for it. I was rewarded with a close flyby and got two shots off before it flew out of sight. I was lucky that I was packing light for the busniess trip and had the 100-400 with me or I woud have had nothing but clipped wings to show for the experience.
KirkB wrote:
Congratulations on all of your wonderful work. That Harris Hawk image is one of the best raptor images I have ever seen anywhere, just stunning.
Thank you, Kirk. The Harris Hawk is the best shot I've taken of any hawk and it will take some serious luck before I get another like it
Matt Philbin wrote:
Ken...got a good laugh out of that remark! No one ever had to lie, I'm sure. Congrats on your 7000'th post! Hope you stick around for another 7k! You're a huge asset to this site! I'm glad you're here!
C'mon Matt, there's lots of good liars out there - I know because I'm one of them . I don't know that I am all that huge but if my presense adds any value what so ever to the forum I will gladly stick around - Thanks buddy
Ted ellis wrote:
Stop with the mush Ant. I'll be crying.
Ken, one day, my skill with a camera may be as good as yours. Until then, thanks for the inspiration.
Ted
Don't worry, Ted, Ant didn't really meant it
Ted, your skill have advanced considerably since you 1st started posting here and it has been a pleasure to watch your progress. I would love to have the birds in my back yard that you have in yours
Steve A wrote:
Ken 7000 posts, dang dude get a life would ya , seriously though man it's a pleasure to always see your images and to hear your positive comments.
You bring a lot of talent and color to this forum, for that you are truely appreciated, thanks for all of your cotrubutions and kind words, it's pleasuer to know you man
#4 is spectacular that shot is dang! awesome dude, congratulations on your 7000 post, looking forward to seeing many more
Steve
Dang Steve I ain't got a wife so why would I need a life I'm guessing by the responses to this thread that I must be doing something right and glad you've enjoyed the last few thousand. I just hope everyone is fully prepared for the next few thousand because there's no end in sight
Riddim_Maker wrote:
Awesome captures Ken, and congratulations on you 7000th post. It somehow coincides with my first post here on FM and it shows that I have a lot of catching up to do
They're all great but the image that's etched in my mind's eye is that of the Harris hawk, absolutely stunning! Hope to see you again at Bolsa/SJWR sometime soon.
Funny how that works, eh, Russ Glad to see you posting here and be sure to say hi if we meet once again
Thank you for the kind comments 