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Title: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 28, 03, 02:56:45 PM

Our free forum membership allows you to
see a lot more high quality photos like this.


Carefully check the eye on this guy.
You can see the full roof line of the
house. The bright white light is
a porch light I turned on to help
with fill-in lighting.
The clouds speak for themselves.
NO trick photography in this picture.



(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/nature/squirrel10.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Little_Fox on Feb 28, 03, 03:13:58 PM
Great picture, Admin. :)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Turansky on Mar 01, 03, 01:20:58 AM
I love those little guys!
What type of camera did you use?  How far from this guy were you?
Just wondering about the details.

Thanks
Kent

;)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 01, 03, 03:28:16 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 01, 03, 04:01:36 AM

This shot might give a better perspective
of the Squirrel Eye effect (fish eye).

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/camera/eyereflect4.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: oldsub on Mar 01, 03, 09:55:49 AM
Wow!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Mar 04, 03, 02:50:00 AM
Very cool picture!  ;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Ensen on Mar 05, 03, 07:29:27 AM
Looks like a nice camera.  Are you happy with it?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 05, 03, 08:26:14 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 17, 03, 06:44:42 PM

In The Snow

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/nature/MD_Whiskers1.JPG)


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/nature/MD_upright.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/nature/MD_upright2.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 18, 03, 02:22:58 AM
Wow!
    What really awesome pictures!  You really have been able to share with us some beautiful moments captured in time!

    Thank you Webmaster!  You are the Master!

;D ;D ;D

MtnGal
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Stitches on Mar 18, 03, 02:33:56 AM
I can see the drops of water on his eyelashes.   That second picture looks like he's about to give a speech.   Those pictures are great.   Is it the same squirrel and comes back and models for you all the time?   ;D

Thanks for sharing those.  
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 18, 03, 03:59:19 AM
We do believe it's the same female squirrel that has been visiting the bird feeding area for the past few weeks.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 24, 03, 06:05:53 PM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chris on Mar 25, 03, 05:28:40 AM
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Very, very happy with it!

The D60 is being replaced by the 10D.

Wrighty--- How much did this camera cost you, including the lens?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 25, 03, 05:39:29 AM
Quote

Wrighty--- How much did this camera cost you, including the lens?


Chris,
they don't come cheap.......
The D60 body without lens was $2,200
The 70-200mm IS lens was $1,720

Those figures don't include all the accessories that are needed such as Compact Flash and lens filter.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: joebuck on Mar 25, 03, 01:07:55 PM
:o
Sweet Mother of All!  That could pay of my car!!!
;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on May 09, 03, 03:43:06 PM
Notice the spider web sticking out the backside of this Anna's Hummingbird head.
Spiders are part of their diet.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/images/spiderannas1.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Mountain_Witch on May 09, 03, 03:54:52 PM
And a part of their nesting material. ;)

Once again...great photo Wrightwood.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: WWMtnGal on May 10, 03, 02:20:36 PM
What an absolute beautiful photo!  Great job as always!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: mtman on Jul 09, 03, 06:30:49 AM
What a great place to take nature pictures.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Butterfly on Jul 09, 03, 03:47:21 PM
You take the most awsome pictures I have ever seen!!!  Well done!  I am always saying WOW!  The details of the photos are amazing.   ;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 16, 03, 06:48:33 PM
[smiley=sunny.gif]  Shot late dusk after a beautifull Wrightwood day [smiley=sunny.gif]


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/hum8_16b.JPG)


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/hum8_16c.JPG)


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/flashbird1.JPG)


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/hum8_16a.JPG)


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/hum8_16d.JPG)

Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Aug 17, 03, 02:40:28 AM
Those pictures are gorgeous!  :) How DO you get them to hold still and pose like that?   ;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 17, 03, 09:57:54 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Nov 01, 03, 02:20:17 AM
I looked at your photos and description of your camera. I can't tell; it looks like an SLR, but your described the photos as 2.6 MB. Are you scanning 35 mm photos? or what?......
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 01, 03, 02:29:33 AM
Quote
I looked at your photos and description of your camera. I can't tell; it looks like an SLR, but your described the photos as 2.6 MB. Are you scanning 35 mm photos? or what?......

No the photos are not scanned.

The two types of cameras we use: Canon D60 and Canon 10D are both 6.4 megapixel digital cameras. When a shot is made the original file size, saved to a compact flash card, is generally between 2 and 3 meg before any cropping or editing.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Nov 01, 03, 02:35:12 AM
Wow! This is fascinating to me. I've used SLR's for years and have just begun to delve into digital photography over the last year or two. I have a lower end digital camera (Nikon Coolpix) and have been thoroughly annoyed over the lack of control that I have over the settings. Your camera appears to have all the standard settings of an SLR (shutter speed, fstop, ISO, etc. )  I need this!!!! Are there digital cameras with SLR type control that are more in the $1000 price range?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 01, 03, 02:48:28 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Nov 01, 03, 03:49:50 AM
Thanks much!!!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Dec 22, 03, 03:47:32 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 22, 04, 02:47:39 PM
Spring....Great to see all the birds so active  ;)


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/images/scrub04a.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: michael on Apr 23, 04, 06:13:32 AM
as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.  those pictures are of amazing quality.  that is  some camera you have.  oh and by the way, the party that operates it obviously knows what's up.  

thanks.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 27, 04, 03:43:01 AM
A local coyote yesterday morning near the NatureCam


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/4_26_04coyote.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 27, 04, 09:48:38 AM
What a beautiful coyote and an amazing photo!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Apr 27, 04, 02:26:29 PM
That's a BEAUTIFUL animal!  :)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: SNOW on Apr 27, 04, 05:17:10 PM
Great picture. Beautiful animal too.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on May 20, 04, 12:48:30 PM
We were on Blue Ridge Road yesterday afternoon and came across a King Snake basking in the sun. I had to scoot him off the road so he wouldn't end up becoming a flat King Snake.


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/kingsnake1.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/kingsnake2.JPG)

Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on May 20, 04, 12:51:50 PM
This deer was also walking along Blue Ridge Road yesterday.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/deer1.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/deer3.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: artology on May 20, 04, 02:49:55 PM
Great pics, Wrightwood!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chesslike on May 20, 04, 05:43:01 PM
Nice shots! How far away from the deer were you?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on May 20, 04, 05:45:14 PM
I'd estimate 125 to 150 feet

Quote
Nice shots! How far away from the deer were you?

Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Snowbird on May 20, 04, 10:54:54 PM
You really are out there a lot and very lucky to come across all these animals. And to get nice shots like you do!  :)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: myspacethirdbase on May 21, 04, 10:41:19 AM
Hey  Is that King Snake dangerous?  Sorry, not snake educated so someone take it, K?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on May 21, 04, 10:56:24 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on May 22, 04, 03:46:31 PM
With Hwy2 open I spent a few hours this morning looking for Bighorn sheep near Hwy39. Photos were taken at a distance of about 1/2 - 3/4 mile using a Canon digital D60 with 640mm lens - hand held.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/Hwy2_5_23_04a.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/Hwy2_5_23_04c.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/Hwy2_5_23_04d.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/Hwy2_5_23_04e.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: WWMtnGal on May 24, 04, 11:41:43 AM
These photos are just awesome!  Really nice job!!

;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 10, 04, 07:22:43 PM
San Gabriel Mountains Bighorn Sheep
6-10-04 near Pine Mountain - Wrightwood
Distance: 30-35 yards
Camera: Canon 10D

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/6_10_04Bighorn1.JPG)


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/6_10_04Bighorn2.JPG)


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/DoubleRam2.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Snowbird on Jun 10, 04, 07:30:36 PM
All I can say is.... WOWW!!!! You did it again, Wrightwood! Absolutely fascinating! Keep on  p l e a s e ! ! !
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Jun 11, 04, 01:31:24 AM
Very nice!  :)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: artology on Jun 11, 04, 02:52:36 AM
Awesome! How far away were you?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chuck on Jun 11, 04, 02:59:01 AM
Wrightwood,
The first picture today reminded me of a  mug shot I saw of Clint.  
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 11, 04, 03:08:01 AM
Quote
Awesome! How far away were you?

Close enough to need a shower when I got home as I smelled like sheep.

Most of the 300+ photos were taken about 30-50 yards (90-150 feet).
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 11, 04, 03:16:57 AM
Here's a picture of Wrightwood's premiere Bighorn Sheep expert and wildlife photographer Tim Glenner at about 50 yards from the Wrightwood Bighorns.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/bighorn/misc/tim3b.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Snowbird on Jun 11, 04, 06:46:15 PM
Really amazing...
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: free2bee on Jun 12, 04, 12:31:13 AM
How did you get them to pose like that? ;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Jun 12, 04, 01:28:40 AM
Was it hard to sneak up that close to Tim?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: betsylou on Jun 12, 04, 09:44:41 AM
Amazing pics of an incredible animal, and to think they are so close!
I must admit I would give my left arm for the  10D, it will be my  #1
wish for many Christmas's to come!  

Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 24, 04, 03:24:18 PM
Hummingbirds are always a challenge to photograph  8)

Here's a few from the last couple of days.


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/images/hum7_22_04b.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birds/images/hummer7_24a.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: myspacethirdbase on Jul 24, 04, 04:54:37 PM
what the heck....Big Horn Sheep in Wrightwood?????????
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chesslike on Jul 24, 04, 07:23:08 PM
Most excellent WW !!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 25, 04, 05:55:48 PM
Taken near Wright Mountain - late afternoon.

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/Humer7_25_04.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 25, 04, 06:01:33 PM
Taken from Blue Ridge Road with Catalina Island in the distance. (hand held photo)

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/Sunset7_25_04.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 25, 04, 06:20:50 PM
(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/ram7_25_04_2.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 25, 04, 06:21:43 PM
(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/ram7_25_04_7.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: michael on Jul 29, 04, 08:51:49 AM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 29, 04, 09:21:53 AM
Quote

John -

I cannot believe you got close enough to a bighorn sheep to take those shots.  They are very skittish animals but you seem to have them tamed.

I was observing and taking photos for about 1/2 hour with the Bighorns fully aware of my presence. Then all of the sudden the rams began a full sprint headed towards me and just went by. When the dust settled I was able to see 2 coyotes charging towards the rams and that's what sacred them - not me!

Here's one of the coyotes that charged the rams.

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/ram7_25_04_8.JPG)

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/ram7_25_04_12.JPG)

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/ram7_25_04_11.JPG)

Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 29, 04, 09:32:07 AM
Not always the most graceful animal.  [smiley=shuffle.gif]

This one is bending over to get a better angle on the vegetation.

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/ram7_25_04_13.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chesslike on Jul 29, 04, 10:08:40 AM
Simply spectacular photos here and the bird photos WW !  Any thoughts of a book?
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Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 29, 04, 10:14:00 AM
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Post by: Chesslike on Jul 29, 04, 10:28:13 AM
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Yes - myself and Tim Glenner, another Wrightwood wildlife photographer, have been discussing it.


I wish you luck if you do decide and I hope it does come to fruition as your pictures are certainly book worthy.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Hillbillies on Jul 29, 04, 12:48:20 PM
Quote

When the dust settled I was able to see 2 coyotes charging towards the rams and that's what sacred them - not me!

Here's one of the coyotes that charged the rams.

Wrightwood, do the coyotes hunt the bighorns? or were they just being a nuisance?  I would think a coyote would have a hard time bringing down a bighorn.  Oh yeah, awesome photos.  
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 29, 04, 02:14:26 PM
It would be unlikely that a couple of coyotes would have any chance of taking down a healthy full grown bighorn. A lamb is potential prey for coyotes, feral dogs, eagles, mountain lions and probably more.

Feral dogs have killed a bighorn in the San Gabriel Mountains in the past.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 26, 04, 06:35:58 AM
Date & Time : 8-25-04 7:25am

Location: From the top of Sheep Canyon looking East towards Summit Valley - the true Cajon Pass and Lake Silverwood. (I15 and Hwy 138 junction near the bottom of the photo.)

Distance: Lake Silverwood is 22 air miles from the top of Sheep Canyon

Equipment: Canon digital 10D with 600mm IS lens


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/misc/8_26_04silverwoodSepia.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Snowbird on Aug 26, 04, 07:30:56 AM
STUNNING!!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Melanie on Aug 26, 04, 08:01:10 AM
Beautiful, just beautiful... I love Wrightwood and surrounding.  Stunning pictures like these make me realize here at work in Riverside, sitting in traffic, etc.. I don't wanna live anywhere else.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 27, 04, 09:12:14 AM
8-27-04 A few of the ladies from Hwy2 & Hwy39  8)

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/8_27_04Ewe1.JPG)

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/nature/8_27_04Ewe10.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Aug 28, 04, 02:39:03 AM
Very cool! About how many ewes were in this group?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 28, 04, 02:42:26 AM
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Very cool! About how many ewes were in this group?


Two that I could see.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Little_one0007 on Aug 28, 04, 04:28:35 PM
I think that it is very cool to have bighorn sheep in ww,
we have very unique wildlife!   ;D
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Sep 08, 04, 06:25:42 PM
Words can't describe a setting like this.

Taken this afternoon along Angeles Crest Highway about 10 miles from Wrightwood.

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/bighorn/Hwy2Ram15b.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 09, 04, 07:52:05 PM
Here's a few from back in August 2004

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/misc/hummer2.JPG)

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/misc/WWElementary.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 09, 04, 07:54:41 PM
Spetember 2004

(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/misc/9_19_04ram.JPG)  
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 22, 04, 08:04:15 PM
After 2 1/2 feet of snowfall..


(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/news/11_22_04d.jpg)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: artology on Nov 22, 04, 08:45:58 PM
Beautiful shot, John!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: betsylou on Nov 22, 04, 08:46:16 PM
 Dang John, ya got that picture I was shootin 4!!!

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: PinonMesaJon on Nov 23, 04, 04:54:29 AM
Hey John,
Where'd you take this shot from?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 23, 04, 06:46:41 AM
I was standing in front of the Antelope Valley Bank and shooting over the Blue Ridge Inn.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 23, 04, 07:12:25 AM
(http://www.incidentcontrol.com/news/11_22_04f.jpg)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Nov 23, 04, 07:38:14 AM
Oooooooooo! Pretty!  :)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: bigfrank on Nov 23, 04, 03:25:57 PM
Who'd think you could find wonderful winter scenery like that in Southern California?

You have a great eye there, Wrightwood.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chesslike on Feb 03, 05, 11:03:50 PM
I don't know if this is the right thread to post this website, but I thought the pictures on it were truly awesome and I would be interested in what others think of them.
Check it out at:

http://www.braingiants.com/noriomatsumoto/welcome.html
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Snowbird on Feb 03, 05, 11:21:52 PM
What can one say after seeing this photographs...

I am overwhelmed by such beauty of nature!

Why does mankind destroy this?!


Thanks alot, Bob, for letting us know of this website!

Snowbird
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 03, 05, 11:40:11 PM
Incredble photos, Bob!  Thanx for sharing.  And I thought it was cold HERE!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chesslike on Feb 04, 05, 09:51:51 PM
I am glad you gals seemed to enjoy those photos as much as I did. There is something magical in photographers who can capture some of the infinite beauty of nature. Speaking of which, Wrightwood, any progress on that book you were thinking of publishing?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Nolena on Feb 06, 05, 06:05:31 PM
I don't know if this is the right thread to post this website, but I thought the pictures on it were truly awesome and I would be interested in what others think of them.
Check it out at:

http://www.braingiants.com/noriomatsumoto/welcome.html

Northern lights! Remember those form my childhood back east in the 1930's. (  ;D Believe that, and you're history!)
Curtains in the sky. NICE photos!! Thanks!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 19, 05, 12:35:37 PM
Taken earlier this week:

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/slide2.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/slidesnow1.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 19, 05, 12:41:43 PM
The snow didn't slow this Flicker Woodpecker down this morning


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/flickersnow2.JPG)


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/flickersnow1.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: betsylou on Feb 19, 05, 01:04:15 PM
OMG, John what incredibly gorgeous shots of that pretty little woodpecker!!!

Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: SNOW on Feb 19, 05, 04:27:11 PM
Beautiful photos, John.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: WWMtnGal on Feb 19, 05, 04:44:54 PM
OMG what an awesome shot of the Flicker Woodpecker!!  It was so crazy weather today and some awesome sights outside.  What a weekend!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: mtm629 on Feb 19, 05, 07:17:40 PM
great shots, wrightwood!

what kind of gear were you using there?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: ForestGal on Feb 19, 05, 07:50:09 PM
Awesome, John!

That bird looked like it was posing for you.  And the pics of the slide are amazing.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 19, 05, 09:47:28 PM
what kind of gear were you using there?

The last 4 photos posted were taken with a Canon D60 and a 70-200mm lens
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chuck on Feb 20, 05, 04:27:04 PM
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 20, 05, 05:02:34 PM
The last 4 photos posted were taken with a Canon D60 and a 70-200mm lens

Did you zoom that close on the 2nd shot, or did you crop the first one?  Did you use a tripod?  Is the D60 8MP? 

I'm curious if the the 200mm got you that close?


Chuck,
The first shot of Heath Creek slide is cropped much smaller. The 2nd shot is also cropped some.

No tripod - hand held.

The D60 is 6.3 MP when shooting in RAW format. When the RAW format is converted to a 8bit Tiff file it's then an 18 meg file.

The 200mm got me closer than what was posted. The 200mm on the D60 is equivalent to a 320mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Chuck on Feb 20, 05, 05:14:43 PM
The last 4 photos posted were taken with a Canon D60 and a 70-200mm lens

Did you zoom that close on the 2nd shot, or did you crop the first one? Did you use a tripod? Is the D60 8MP?

I'm curious if the the 200mm got you that close?


Chuck,
The first shot of Heath Creek slide is cropped much smaller. The 2nd shot is also cropped some.

No tripod - hand held.

The D60 is 6.3 MP when shooting in RAW format. When the RAW format is converted to a 8bit Tiff file it's then an 18 meg file.

The 200mm got me closer than what was posted. The 200mm on the D60 is equivalent to a 320mm lens on a 35mm camera.

What is the equivalent of a 200mm on the 20D versus 35mm cameras?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 20, 05, 05:23:02 PM
The 20D has a 1.6  Focal length multiplier

1.6 x 200mm = 320mm

Here's a good page that describes digital SLR and 35mm focal length multipliers:

http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=focal%20length%20multiplier
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 20, 05, 10:23:05 PM
Here's one from today using a 200mm lens and a Canon EOS-1D Mark II.
Shot indoors looking out a picture window about 8 feet from the Acorn Woodpecker.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/Acorn.JPG)
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Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 20, 05, 10:40:21 PM
(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/AcornNut.JPG)
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Post by: RobertW on Feb 20, 05, 10:45:00 PM
So what brand of peanut do you use to draw these birds?  Salted or unsalted?   ;D
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Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 20, 05, 10:49:02 PM
So what brand of peanut do you use to draw these birds? Salted or unsalted? ;D
Costco unsalted  8)
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Post by: ForestGal on Feb 21, 05, 12:16:21 AM
Beautiful again, John!  You always seem to be able to get these creatures to just sit and pose for you!  Thanx for sharing.
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Post by: phoenixgirl on Feb 21, 05, 06:28:32 AM
OMG,  these pictures are just awesome.  I love watching the birds and "trying" to identify what kinds they are.  These pictures are not only beautiful, but so helpful with the names of the species. 

Does anyone know, do we ever get any chickadees up here? 

Thanks again!
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Post by: Nolena on Feb 21, 05, 07:15:44 AM
Wait a minute! That's a PEANUT! And that's an Acorn Woodpecker.... ???
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Post by: Wildman on Feb 21, 05, 07:17:34 AM
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Post by: Chuck on Feb 21, 05, 09:13:16 AM
Here's one from today using a 200mm lens and a Canon EOS-1D Mark II.
Shot indoors looking out a picture window about 8 feet from the Acorn Woodpecker.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forumimg/photo/Acorn.JPG)

Okay, how many pictures did you have to take to get this.  Don't tell me one, please.
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Post by: betsylou on Feb 21, 05, 05:00:10 PM
Not only is John a terrific photographer, he uses the 'best of the best' that Canon cameras has to offer these days.   Keep 'em coming John, all of us here in Wrightwood fully enjoy your photos.
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Post by: AntiFltLndrs on Feb 21, 05, 07:13:56 PM
Hummmm,  I wonder if the Sunday Sun Paper will.......well, ya know  ;)
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Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 10, 05, 10:07:25 AM
Here's a few shots of the top of Heath Canyon from yesterday.

Notice the snow board tracks and on the 2nd photo a flock of ravens flying by. There are a lot of birds working the top of the slide area in the past few days.



(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/heathsnow1b.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/heathsnow3b.JPG)
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Post by: ladybug on Mar 10, 05, 10:15:21 AM
Thank-you so much for these wonderful pictures. When you post them I email my family to visit the website. Thanks again.
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Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 10, 05, 03:05:19 PM
Here's a comparison with 5-7 feet of snow and without.


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/heathNoSnow.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/heathsnow1b.JPG)
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Post by: Nolena on Mar 10, 05, 06:09:45 PM
Very nice!
Interesting bulges in the 2nd picture.
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Post by: ForestGal on Mar 11, 05, 12:35:15 AM
Wow - it really is prettier WITH the snow, but I'll be glad when it's ice-free and hikeable again.  Thanks for posting these incredible pics!  I can't believe anyone could snowboard OR ski down that, acrophobic soul that I am!
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Post by: BearGuide on Mar 17, 05, 09:26:17 AM
Amazing photos!!!!   Great photography, Wrightwood !!!
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Mar 17, 05, 09:53:39 AM
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 21, 05, 11:29:52 AM
Here's a cutie...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/angelwolf326/cda5bb38.jpg)
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Post by: betsylou on Mar 21, 05, 12:45:57 PM
Nice photo Angelwolf! 

May I ask what camera was used for this incredibly detailed pic?

I know what John uses...and it's my dream camera, but you have captured the clarity he does, so tell me, please...digital?  SLR?  Canon?  Nikon?
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Mar 21, 05, 03:00:35 PM
That's my dream camera.  I have a poor woman's verions of that.  But hey it works pretty darn good.

Nope, a Panasonic Lumix 5.0 mp with 12 optical zoom (Leica Lens).  $590.00  Shot in full daylight about 10-12 feet from the squirrel.  I think I took it in Marco mode.  I did not crop or blow up in photoshop.

Thanks for the compliment, I was very happy with this shot.
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Post by: betsylou on Mar 22, 05, 09:22:29 AM
AW, yes you should be! Leica is a name you can always depend on. 

Yup, I am saving up for a camera simular to John's...but I won't  be able to afford the top of the line, but a Rebel would be a nice start.

I will always keep my Sony FD cameras, because they are simple, convenient
and perfect for my eBay photo's...but they can't even compete with good ol' Canon.
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 05, 05, 02:33:02 PM
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Post by: Wildman on Apr 05, 05, 02:38:53 PM
Looks like what we call a hummingbird moth.  The moth simulates the behavior and feeding patterns of the hummingbird.
I don't know the real name but they are beauties.
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Apr 05, 05, 02:40:26 PM
Angelwolf what awesome photos those are!

Great job!
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Post by: Bud on Apr 05, 05, 02:49:20 PM
Isn't that gypsy moth   ????
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 05, 05, 03:18:39 PM
Thanks for the name Wildman and the compliment WWMtnGal...
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Apr 05, 05, 03:24:44 PM
It's a:

White-lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth

Hummingbirds do not have striped backs. They do not usually appear to be brown. They will not let you approach them to get a closer look. If you believe you saw a brown, striped hummingbird, you probably saw the perfect hummingbird look-a-like. Hummingbird moths have disappointed many people who believed that they were seeing their first hummingbird.

Although you may have to wait longer to see a hummingbird, hummingbird moths are very interesting in their own right. Unlike most moths, they will fly during daylight. You can see many of them at any time of day but evening is the most productive time to watch for hummingbird moths.

Info found on:

 http://www.birds-n-garden.com/hummingbird_moths.html

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/angelwolf326/white-lined_sphinx_moth_link2.jpg)
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Post by: KWBoy on Apr 05, 05, 04:22:57 PM
thats a neat Humming bird moth creature.  dont moths and other creatures like that look nicer in a picture than smashed on your windsheild, and bumper!  ;D
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Post by: Chesslike on Apr 05, 05, 05:48:51 PM
Thanks for the nice photos Angelwolf, they are really great pictures. I saw one of those last summer and was going to ask if anyone else had seen one around here, but I forgot to post it. Yes I thought it was a hummingbird as it was almost the exact same size. The one I saw had some how got his tongue or proboscis stuck in one of our flowers and could not get loose. He struggled for about 10 minutes and had a fit if I tried to get close to him. Finally he was so tired that he allowed me to free him from the flower and then flew off. That was the first and only time I have seen one of those moths and let me tell you that it is one magnificant insect.
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Post by: Nolena on Apr 05, 05, 06:53:18 PM
Great pictures!!  :2thumbsup:
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Post by: ForestGal on Apr 06, 05, 11:54:28 AM
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Post by: artology on Apr 06, 05, 09:53:12 PM
Love your bird shots! Haven't seen many Robins lately.
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 24, 05, 10:00:39 AM
Here's one taken this past weekend:

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/Hwy2k.JPG)
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Post by: Bud on Aug 24, 05, 10:07:21 AM
Looks like you caught him with his pants down so to speak ;D Nice pic
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Aug 24, 05, 08:35:49 PM
Awesome photo!!  I love it cause my sign is the Ram too!!

Astrological that is!!
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: Cardinal on Oct 23, 05, 10:27:28 PM
When you look at the picture of the ram, it seems artifical.  The colors and texture are very vivid.  Is it true that you took that picture on the slide from your back deck?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 24, 05, 08:13:16 AM
Here's a shot to brighten everyone's day...

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/2ndshotofwhiteyellowflower.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 24, 05, 08:14:15 AM
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/WhiteFlower.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 24, 05, 08:25:04 AM
Taken from the top, I so love living in Wrightwood, the photos ops are wonderful.....

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/blueridge.jpg)
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Oct 24, 05, 08:28:43 AM
Beautiful photos Angelwolf!!

 :thumbs:
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Post by: Wildman on Oct 24, 05, 08:30:27 AM
Nice photos.  Are the flowers from your yard?

Yes, living up here gives us extraordinary opportunities for great photographs.
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 24, 05, 08:35:01 AM
No those flowers were actually at the wolf sanctuary in Lucerne Valley.  I got a little creative with the white and purple one, I didn't like the fence behind it....

Thanks for the compliments...  I am moving thru my photography course and it is really starting to show up in my shots....

Angelwolf
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Post by: Cardinal on Oct 24, 05, 08:40:58 AM
Nice pictures!  Where are you taking a photography course?  Online or a local junior college?
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 24, 05, 09:00:54 AM
New York Institute of Photography - it's not online, it's thru the mail.  I get assignments and send them back. They in turn send me my grade with an audio tape talking to me.  It's very good.  I have finished the first unit and have learned ALOT! 

www.nyip.com

Check it out....
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 24, 05, 09:04:21 AM
Here's one more of my favs, this shot makes me feel peaceful.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/palmtreesunset.jpg)
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Post by: ForestGal on Oct 25, 05, 12:59:01 AM
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Oct 25, 05, 06:17:09 PM
Angelwolf, this photo of the palm trees is too cool!!

Good job!
 :2thumbsup:
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Oct 26, 05, 08:44:36 AM
Thank you ladies!!!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/egret2.jpg)
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Post by: angiepoo on Oct 26, 05, 08:47:12 AM
K to you, Angelwolf.  Your pictures are wonderful and beautiful!
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Post by: Toolman on Nov 06, 05, 07:22:14 AM
 Photography is one of my hobbies also and am looking forward to moving into our place in December. I was wondering where the Ram was shot? We did our final walk through of the house yesterday and I took my wife over to Baden Powel. I searched through the binoculars for awhile hoping to catch a glimpse of a Ram but with no luck.

I'm  looking forward to some hiking with the my camera gear.
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Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 06, 05, 07:58:53 AM
Toolman,
If it's this ram photo it was taken along Hwy 2 a few miles past Baden Powell / Vincent Gap.


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/nature/Hwy2k.JPG)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 17, 05, 09:37:46 PM
Here's a few local shots:

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/trainpanorama.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/nextwaterforhorses.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 17, 05, 09:40:50 PM
This is Segoni

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/segoni.jpg)
Title: Re: More Hi Rez Photos
Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 29, 05, 02:59:34 PM
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/icicles.jpg)
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 29, 05, 03:00:46 PM
Wanagi - tired after eating pumpkin....

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/imdonewithmypumpkin-prot.jpg)
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Post by: MazzyStar on Nov 29, 05, 03:30:34 PM
Angelwolf, your pictures are not only beautiful, they're breathtaking.  Thank you for sharing them.
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Nov 29, 05, 03:38:39 PM
Thank you very much..  It is so nice to hear good feedback, being a student in a photography school and all...  Hopefully someday..... this will be my job...

Hugs,
AW
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Post by: justme on Nov 29, 05, 03:46:10 PM
Magical photos!  :aniwand:
Title: Sunrise - LPC - Dec 2, 2005
Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 21, 05, 09:39:49 AM
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/cloudysunrise12-2-05.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/Digitalsbydanna/12-02-05cloudsandsunrise.jpg)
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Post by: justme on Dec 21, 05, 09:47:47 AM
I just made the top photo my new screen saver. Do ya want to charge me for it???? How about a Karma!
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 21, 05, 10:27:05 AM
No charge for you citygal!!!  Just tell your friends about my site.  LOL

 :2thumbsup:

But I gave you a karma!
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Post by: Bud on Dec 21, 05, 12:39:28 PM
I ought to have you take a picture of me you could probably even make me look good . Nice shots   :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 21, 05, 01:30:37 PM
Thanks Bud!  Sure anytime, I do wonders with PS...  LOL
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Post by: Patchylou on Dec 21, 05, 03:04:06 PM
Angelwolf, those pictures are absolutely GORGEOUS!!  Great Job, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!   :2thumbsup:
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Dec 21, 05, 04:04:36 PM
Same to you darlin!!!
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Post by: WWMtnGal on Dec 21, 05, 04:12:19 PM
What wonderful photos!!  Good job as usual!

 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
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Post by: ForestGal on Dec 21, 05, 05:22:31 PM
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Post by: gypsywolf on Dec 24, 05, 09:35:33 AM
Hubby was out taking pics with our new Rebel XT (Santa came a little early!).

Here is one of our regulars hanging out in the morning, waiting for breakfast. I think he has had just a little too much coffee this morning!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/onegypsywolf/squirrel_2.jpg)