The Protector

Gallery: AvianPosted July 1, 20181,835 views14 comments

Sorry I haven't commented (or posted) in awhile. Got laid off from my job after almost 20 years, so have a lot of pieces I am trying to pick up right now. I am also WAY behind on processing. Anyway, I will hopefully catch up on comments over the next few days.

Here is an image from a few weeks ago. I liked how the male Quail was hovering over the little ones. I managed to get one isolated. Which was much harder than I originally thought and I had to be pretty patient.

1DX M2, 600mm f/4, 1/8000 at f/8, ISO 1600

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 1, 2018 at 10:57 PM

Sorry to hear about the job, Kurt. there's been way too much of that in recent years. This is a beautiful image. I love the low angle you used that really accents the difference in sizes and gets you right down with the youngster. Very well done.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 2, 2018 at 1:48 AM

So sorry about the job! Never easy to deal with. On the other hand, it will give you more time with that new 600mm !
Excellent image - very vigilant papa and darling little one.
your usual perfect techs and processing.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on July 2, 2018 at 9:12 AM

Sorry to hear about your job. That has to be difficult, but sometimes things happen for a reason. I suspect something better is just around the corner. This image is just beautiful. That background is amazing. The juxtaposition of the big male and the small chick makes this for me. Where was this taken?

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Comment posted by David Bogener on July 2, 2018 at 4:51 PM

Nice image. The low angle really emphasizes the size difference and allows that creamy OOF background. Good detail and poses.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on July 2, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Fantastic shot. I'd simply be happy with a clear photo of an adult... the chick is a nice bonus.

Best of luck on the job front, Kurt.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 2, 2018 at 7:48 PM

What a great shot of these 2, the comp and background are wonderful. Good luck on the job front Kurt. devil

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on July 2, 2018 at 11:40 PM

Kurt

Excellent photo of these subjects with a marvelous background. Sorry to hear about the life upheaval, but a new door always opens and perhaps to other places with other photo adventures. Wishing you the best going forward.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on July 3, 2018 at 1:08 PM

Hi Kurt
Really nce framing, good luck on finding a better job.
Peter

Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on July 5, 2018 at 11:12 AM

Kurt. What kind of work are you looking for. Someone may know someone. This shot is excellent as always. The low POV and creamy BG really make this.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 6, 2018 at 10:49 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Ed, I am open to a few things, but would prefer to stay in the telecom industry where i have spent over 21 years. My last 11 years I worked as a Project Manager (on the business side not IT). I managed new product launches, process changes and product campaigns. I also have experience in training development and facilitation and about 25 years in sales. Thanks for asking!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 7, 2018 at 4:20 AM

This is Awesome Kurt!!!

Good Luck with the job hunt!

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 13, 2018 at 1:53 PM

Kurt, this is an excellent photo with a bit of story playing out here too. Your dedication and patients has really paid off big time on this scene. Congratulations on the WP for this very fine image.

As a side note: I'm extremely sorry to hear about your job loss, especially after so many years at the same employment from the sounds of your message. I can only say that although I'm retired for many years now, during my working days I had many companies I worked for go under during my working days. Even laid off on Christmas Eve one time. Good luck on getting back to work soon and we're all pulling for you on that front......take care !

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on July 15, 2018 at 1:19 PM

Hey Kurt,
This is my favorite from the series of your encounter with this Quail family.
Congratulations on the well deserved WP.
I'm sorry to hear about your employment situation however, you have to remain positive as hard as that might be. Things happen for a reason and I'm sure you will land on both feet, there is always 'Opportunity in Disappointment'.
I'm here for you my friend . . . enlightened

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 16, 2018 at 1:45 PM

Hello Kurt, I have missed this image for some reason. Really nice - I love the way the difference in height is shown here ! Nice light, colors, compo - a gem ! Congrats with WP, cheers, Hans

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