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Here are a couple more from the Haida Gwaii trip. Pretty well all were done with 1D4 and 300 2.8 II X2, which was tricky AF but certainly doable once I realized I just needed to guestimate a pre-focus and be careful about when I hit the back button.

Jack
 

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Had so many photos to go through that I didn't get around to the Haida Gwaii folder and now I've been reliving the holiday and I want to go back! :'(

This isn't the greatest photo but it needs to be considered in perspective - like all the rest, it's 300mm 2.8 II X2 III on a 1D4 but at 1/640 sec., F13. Thus the nice DOF. I don't complain about Canon gear. ;)

Jack
 

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lion rock said:
Jack,
Beautiful photo!
I looked at your blog from Haida Gwaii and I think I should make it one of my destinations, hoping!
-r
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You won't regret going. I was uncertain initially because it was impossible to get a realistic feeling for just what it would be like. There is limited internet, basically only in the larger centers but one has to keep in mind that the total drive from Queen Charlotte City (city?? less than a few thousand folk) to the northern termination of the Yellowhead highway, is less than 100 miles. It is an asset to have one's own accommodation, i.e for me a small motorhome, to really be free.

The Haida were all but wiped out due to disease caused by early visitors to the islands but they have rebounded and remain determined and are working hard to maintain pride and ownership. All sensitive areas have a "watchman" who is responsible for overseeing what goes on. Virtually no crime. A photographer who loves the wild can't go wrong. I simply have to go back because I was awe struck by the eagles and neglected other opportunities.

Jack
 
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A few Red Kites from Gigrins Farm in Wales. Taken on Wednesday, a cold afternoon. 5DII, 400 f2.8 LIS and a 70-200 f2.8 LIS II

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Red Kites? I just wanted to post some photos of them, too...
...but I guess you don't mind if I do. These pictures were taken a week ago in beautiful weather and the bright sunlight was reflected by the snow (7DII with Tamron 150-600)
 

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