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Spring Shootin Has Been Good

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Amazing images! Can you describe your shooting conditions and equipment/lens used?

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Thanks Jimmy, that's some good eye candy..
Thanks Billy

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Another spectacular post Jimmy
Good job on all.
I appreciate it Dennis.

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Excellent series Jimmy. All are really nice, but the second is beautiful - nice BG.
Thanks Mike

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It just keeps getting better!
Do you have an ID on this one?
Bruce my best guess is it is a first year male Painted Bunting.

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Jimmy, with your skill set, shooting is always good!!! Super series.
Thanks Leon

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Jimmy, I should say Spring shooting has been good. More great images - thanks for sharing.
Thanks

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Jimmy what kind of a lens did you use. Like your images, thanks for sharing.
I used a 300mm 2.8VR

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Jimmy,

These are all great shots. The feather detail you are able to capture is impressive-----cause everyone knows these little suckers won't sit still very long. Thanks for sharing.
These little guys are a real challenge but it is fun.

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Jimmy your spring shooting is a decade of shooting for some of us...another superb job...so can't wait to see your Summer, Fall, and Winter shootings.....

Ron
Thanks Ron. You know I will be out there.

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Wow! Really impressive and I am fully of envy (for your skills and the birds!)
Thanks Stephen

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I do believe this has been your best year for shooting them tiny birds...you have posted some excellent photos this spring...I've truly enjoyed the show Thanks!
As always Jim I appreciate you taking time to comment.

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A great collection of birds and examples of incredible shooting skills!
Thanks I really appreciate it.

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Jimmy, your bird images this year have been fantastic (I'm looking forward to your next year's production).
I hope next year is as good as this year.

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I think you passed "Find As Many Different Birds" assignment. Hmmm I'll give you an A++.
Thanks Sandy.

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Great variety!
I am very happy you liked the variety Lonnie.

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Amazing images! Can you describe your shooting conditions and equipment/lens used?
I used a D300 & a 300mm2.8VR Lens. Conditions ?

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I used a D300 & a 300mm2.8VR Lens. Conditions ?
Apologies for being vague. When I mentioned conditions, I'm hoping that you will share the lighting conditions the pictures where shot in. Time of day (early morning, late evening), Used a strobe?

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What a nice collection!

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05-07-2010, 07:51 AM


Wonderful images, Jimmy. Are these from BBSP?

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Thanks again guys. Bill these were taken down in the Freeport area.

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