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[eml58]

Another, one of my Favourites

 

[eml58]

Emperor Chicks, you don't need a long Lens with these Guys, shot with 70-200 f/2.8 V1, you can generally shoot them with a wide angle they get so close.

 

[scottkinfw]

Thanks so much for your thoughtful answer.

I have looked at their stuff on the web, but it is best to hear from someone with the same passion as me.

Have a great time on next trip.

sek

Thanks "vlim", appreciated, it's a hard follow up on this site where there's so much amazing Photography.

"scottinfw" also Thanks, only way I can answer you is via this site, so here's my tuppence worth on Antarctica. Travelled to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions in 2011 on the "Klebnikov", 6 weeks Semi Circumnavigation of the Antarctic Continent, came in Via Falkland Islands, down to the Peninsular, around the Coast including all the Famous "Huts" of the Great Explorers, Shackleton, etc, then across to the Ross Sea & McMurdo Base & Flew into the Base & McMurdo, then down to Oates Land & George V Land, then left via Belleny Island North to McQuarrie Island, then to Hobart Tasmania. Quark were great, top trip, quite amazing, but not cheap & perhaps a little too long, I had my two Boys with me & the younger was ready to Mutiny at times, thankfully had the Xbox & I survived.

Last year I completed a trip with Aurora to South Georgia, smaller vessel, more of a younger crowd, South Georgia is a much more cost effective trip all round, you will likely see more Wildlife & Aurora do more excursions in the Zodiacs compared to Quark, both Quark & Aurora do South Georgia, I think either of these Operators will work for you.

Cost ? if your prepared to share a Cabin it becomes more cost effective, I think South Georgia 16 Days with either Quark or Aurora sharing a Cabin your looking at US$10-$15k, but be prepared if sharing to get along with your Cabin mate, I dont share well so I generally go Single or with my 2 Boys who are great travellers, done both North (2009) & South Poles (2011), heading to Longyearbyn in August 3 weeks on the M/S Stockholm shooting Polar Bears, worth looking at that as well, bunch called Polar Quest (also do Arctic & Antarctic stuff) and Natural World Safaris), happy to email any ifo on gear etc I have if I have an email address, hope this helps to start though.

 

[Krob78]

Racoon. It's What's for Dinner... ;D

 

[Krob78]

Emperor Chicks, you don't need a long Lens with these Guys, shot with 70-200 f/2.8 V1, you can generally shoot them with a wide angle they get so close.

Love the Emporer Chicks EML! What a terriffic image!

 

[Krob78]

Love the 1st one of the Pelican coming in for a landing! Fantastic perspective and great image! Love many of the others as well! The Owls, great! Just a really nice series, thanks for sharing! 8)

 

[Krob78]

A lesson in patience...

Both photos, how cool is that!

 

[Krob78]

All shot Antarctic Peninsular 2011, 1DMKIV

Man, these Artic images make me drool! Very nice!

 

[Krob78]

Antarctic Peninsular 2011, 1DMKIV

Wow!! Gorgeous!!

 

[Krob78]

Love this image Rev! What a pleasure and thrill it must have been for this capture! Awesome!

I was thrilled to be able to capture this shot..a White-tailed Kite. Not a common bird to start with and his haunting eyes against the white feathers make this raptor somewhat eerie.

Enjoy


White-tailed Kite by Revup67, on Flickr

 

[Krob78]

Wow! That's a great shot, looks like he's giving a high five!

My personal favorite bird..the Peregrine Falcon..only the second time I've seen one of these..just wonderful


Peregrine Falcon by Revup67, on Flickr

Fantastic! I love the shot.

 

[Krob78]

How do you not love that image!! Really nice!

Here is a portrait. Posted under Spotted Owlets too.

 

[Krob78]

Rich with color! Beautiful image! Love Barn Owls!

Owl

 

[Krob78]

Now that's cute!

A Pair.

 

[Krob78]

A bird out in my backyard... that actually let me take photos of it without the need for a telephoto lens (but this one is with my 70-200 f/4 IS). I could actually use my 24-70 at times but I ended up feeling i wanted a tighter fit and didn't want to scare him off.

How cool Brandon! Very nicely done!

 

[Krob78]

A few others from me from this week end taken with the Canon 135L @f2
John

Some sweet, creamy Bokeh going on in these images John! Wow, really nice...135mm, looking really nice!

 

[Krob78]

A family of 8

Nice image Chauncey!

 

[Krob78]

Nonac..love that cardinal shot..excellent !

Here's my first capture of a Phainopepla (<say that 5x fast


Phainopepla by Revup67, on Flickr

What was cool about this event is a fellow birder had his iPhone. we quickly ID'd the bird, looked him up on Birdseye and started the bird call. The bird actually began responding and creating a conversation of sorts with the iPhone. He was intrigued enough so he also flew closer to our location so we could get up close shots..it was incredible to witness this as I had not before.

Not only can I not say Phainopepla 5 times, I can hardly say it one! I've never seen this bird before, I need too though! Really nice Rev!

 

[serendipidy]

Racoon. It's What's for Dinner... ;D

Lived in a small Kansas town for several years where the only Chinese restaurant for many miles was owned by some Koreans. Their English was only fair. I love the appetizer "crab Rangoon" and they had it on their menu, where it was listed as "crab racoon". For several years I always got that whenever I ate there. It tasted like crab....I hope it was just a misprint.

 

[sunyeh]

[7d + 70-300 l

How about that? ('Naturschutzgebiet' is 'national nature reserve' in English)