Friday, February 25, 2011

Why did the pheasants cross the road?



These can be tough game birds to try to photograph. They spook easily and are constantly on the lookout for predators and photographers to flee. I spotted this trio of wild birds in a gleaned farm field in northern Missouri and only managed to snap off a few frames as they took off at a sprint.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Snow Goose Video

A quick video of the snow goose migration at Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in northwest Missouri. Shot December 2010. Video shot with Panasonic GF1 with 20mm f/1.7 fixed lens. 720p HD AVCHD format.



Dress warm and carry an umbrella, but be careful if you wear a down jacket. They might take special aim at you as they fly overhead...


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