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Illinois Great Horned Owls

Discussion in 'Birds' started by eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007.

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  1. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    I found this family (one adult and two owlets) in a tree outside the Kane County Courthouse. All images taken with a D2H, 300mm f/2.8 AF-S VR and TC-14 E II......handheld.

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    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  2. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,897
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    WOW! Frank these are just stunning! I love owls! WOW! Hope you get plenty more ops to get more! Love the look of the 1rst one, but shoot, they're all gorgeous! :biggrin:
     
    cajun angel, Apr 7, 2007
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  3. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    How darn lucky can you get:>))))))
    Good job.
     
    Gale, Apr 7, 2007
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  4. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    WOWWWW - these are terrific Frank! Hope you're going to show us more!
     
    TOLady, Apr 7, 2007
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  5. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    As they say, sometimes you are better to be lucky than good! Thanks ladies!
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  6. sonuj2

    sonuj2

    2,216
    May 11, 2006
    Naperville, IL
    Great shots Frank! You did not waste any time putting these up, did you. My first birding outing did not go so well and the wind and the cold did not help either. I hope to do much better the next time I do any kind of birding ... first and foremost I have to order for good weather and the rest will follow.
     
    sonuj2, Apr 7, 2007
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  7. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    I have been home for a couple of hours and I am still cold!
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  8. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks Sandi.....beginner's luck.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  9. rbsmith

    rbsmith

    1,621
    Apr 13, 2005
    Saltillo, Ms
    Great shots, Frank. White pelicans yesterday, Owls today! Whats next for this sports shooter.
     
    rbsmith, Apr 7, 2007
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  10. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Being a bird shooter makes sports easier Frank.llololol
    Firts time I shot surfing and kite surfin, I said, this is a peice of cake to birds.:>)))))
     
    Gale, Apr 7, 2007
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  11. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    really great stuff Frank
     
    dmwphoto, Apr 7, 2007
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  12. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks everyone, birds are a wonderful diversion while waiting for the weather to straighten out for sports. The owls were so much fun to shoot.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  13. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Lovely shots Frank. I take it that you are liking the 300VR. :smile:
     
    Flew, Apr 7, 2007
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  14. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Yes Sir, I am really enjoying the new lens and TC alot. And I thank you (and the others) for introducing me to birding.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  15. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    So cool you are on your way to birding be careful... it is very v ery expensive
     
    mike mac, Apr 7, 2007
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  16. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Mike, your words could not be truer. After seeing Larry's 600mm f/4 lens, I realized that my savings account will need major surgery to close the hole if I bought something as beautiful as that. I'll have to settle for the 300mm and TC until I win the lottery.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  17. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    Frank these are really cool....I hope you can get some more shots of these
    very cool birds.

    Good stuff !!
     
    niknd501, Apr 7, 2007
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  18. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks Rod, heading back tomorrow with Ty.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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  19. Glacier

    Glacier

    1,883
    Jan 17, 2006
    Boaz, Alabama
    Holy Moly Frank! What great captures!
     
    Glacier, Apr 7, 2007
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  20. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks so much, Andy. I really enjoyed myself yesterday and today. Flanked by Nikon Cafe members Papa85, Tomerrifc and Sonuj2, it was just the perfect little outing.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 7, 2007
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