Nature Big White bird has returned and ... took off !

Big White bird has returned and ... took off ! · **1 Like**

Resting high on a tall tree until I decided to get out of the car .... walked slowly ... and of course it took off !
I even managed to cut some of the upper wing end off !

Enjoy!

**Jacquot** · 02-09-2014, 07:11 PM

Nice! Great bird, and really nice image.

j2photos · 02-09-2014, 07:13 PM

Wow, what a beautiful bird. I was just watching a documentary on these the other day. Looks like a young male you have there.

**jpzk** · 02-09-2014, 07:14 PM

Thanks, Jacquot !

BTW, your name is "almost" like mine !

JP

**MSL** · 02-09-2014, 07:27 PM

JP - most of us would be thrilled with a shot like this - cropping and all. Look forward to seeing more - just find yourself some quieter snow shoes

**jpzk** · 02-09-2014, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by MSL

JP - most of us would be thrilled with a shot like this - cropping and all. Look forward to seeing more - just find yourself some quieter snow shoes

Thanks for the kind comment!

As for the snow shoes, I did get myself in a little trouble just before taking that shot, at another trail. The snow was so deep and fluffy that I ended up thigh-deep in snow and trying to trek between small twigs and trees!
Gosh, I'm out of shape!

The Snow Owls are somewhat easier to get at, in a way: no need for snow shoes where they are.

JP

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-09-2014, 09:47 PM

Great shot - the missing wing tip hardly detracts at all.

**Bruce Clark** · 02-09-2014, 10:24 PM

Excellent shot of a very handsome creature, small pity about the wingtip but good work none the less. I am sure the next one will be even better.

ausmoose · 02-09-2014, 10:55 PM

It flew off - but you captured it really well. I don't have a telephoto lens - but whenever I get ANYWHERE near a bird it flies off

slowpez · 02-10-2014, 08:20 AM

You really nailed those white feathers. I think it is a great shot and I would be proud of it were it mine.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-10-2014, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by ausmoose

but whenever I get ANYWHERE near a bird it flies off

Unfortunately mine stayed put and became Mrs Kerrowdown.

**jpzk** · 02-10-2014, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Great shot - the missing wing tip hardly detracts at all.

Thanks !

Glad to see that it does not bother that much ... that missing wing tip!

Cheers!

JP

---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 07:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Excellent shot of a very handsome creature, small pity about the wingtip but good work none the less. I am sure the next one will be even better.

Yes, I know ... that's what happens when you're not paying attention at where you look in that viewfinder.
I got a couple more later, but it wasn't flying that time around.

Thanks for the comment!

JP

---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 07:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by ausmoose

It flew off - but you captured it really well. I don't have a telephoto lens - but whenever I get ANYWHERE near a bird it flies off

They usually are quite nervous, no matter what the size.
However, when the Snowies are on the hunt, or near going to hunt, they fly off rapidly.
When they're well stuffed up ... they'll sit there even if you get closer ... well, that's my experience around here.

Thanks for the comment too!

JP

---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:01 PM ----------

How come all of the latest posts I have done are in one single "multiple quote" ??
I didn't click on the "Multi-quote this message" icon at all !?

JP

---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:02 PM ----------

See ?? It is still doing it !

JP

stormtech · 02-10-2014, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:01 PM ----------

[/COLOR]How come all of the latest posts I have done are in one single "multiple quote" ??
I didn't click on the "Multi-quote this message" icon at all !?

JP

---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:02 PM ----------

See ?? It is still doing it !

JP

That's because of this .......contest going on which has become nothing more than a post count race. Adam initiated what you are seeing to avert some of it......

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/3-site-suggestions-help/250890-news-conse...to-merged.html

**MSL** · 02-10-2014, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

That's because of this .......contest going on which has become nothing more than a post count race. Adam initiated what you are seeing to avert some of it......

I thought it predated the contest and was used to help merge consecutive posts in the Marketplace, and was then expanded to more of the forums. Contest or not, I think it is a great way to keep things tidy, especially for thread starters who are good about thanking everyone who comments on a thread because it ties up all the replies into on neat package.

**Sailor** · 02-11-2014, 08:37 AM

I simply can't pull this sort of shot off. My hat, however, is off . . . . . . . to your great pic.

Jer

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02-09-2014, 07:11 PM	#2
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Nice! Great bird, and really nice image.

02-09-2014, 07:13 PM	#3
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Wow, what a beautiful bird. I was just watching a documentary on these the other day. Looks like a young male you have there.

02-09-2014, 07:14 PM	#4
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Thanks, Jacquot ! BTW, your name is "almost" like mine ! JP

02-09-2014, 07:27 PM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,751	JP - most of us would be thrilled with a shot like this - cropping and all. Look forward to seeing more - just find yourself some quieter snow shoes

02-09-2014, 07:43 PM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL JP - most of us would be thrilled with a shot like this - cropping and all. Look forward to seeing more - just find yourself some quieter snow shoes Thanks for the kind comment! As for the snow shoes, I did get myself in a little trouble just before taking that shot, at another trail. The snow was so deep and fluffy that I ended up thigh-deep in snow and trying to trek between small twigs and trees! Gosh, I'm out of shape! The Snow Owls are somewhat easier to get at, in a way: no need for snow shoes where they are. JP

02-09-2014, 09:47 PM	#7
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Great shot - the missing wing tip hardly detracts at all.

02-09-2014, 10:24 PM	#8
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Excellent shot of a very handsome creature, small pity about the wingtip but good work none the less. I am sure the next one will be even better.

02-09-2014, 10:55 PM	#9
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	It flew off - but you captured it really well. I don't have a telephoto lens - but whenever I get ANYWHERE near a bird it flies off

02-10-2014, 08:20 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	You really nailed those white feathers. I think it is a great shot and I would be proud of it were it mine.

02-10-2014, 12:44 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by ausmoose but whenever I get ANYWHERE near a bird it flies off Unfortunately mine stayed put and became Mrs Kerrowdown.

02-10-2014, 05:54 PM	#12
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Great shot - the missing wing tip hardly detracts at all. Thanks ! Glad to see that it does not bother that much ... that missing wing tip! Cheers! JP ---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 07:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by Bruce Clark Excellent shot of a very handsome creature, small pity about the wingtip but good work none the less. I am sure the next one will be even better. Yes, I know ... that's what happens when you're not paying attention at where you look in that viewfinder. I got a couple more later, but it wasn't flying that time around. Thanks for the comment! JP ---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 07:58 PM ---------- Originally posted by ausmoose It flew off - but you captured it really well. I don't have a telephoto lens - but whenever I get ANYWHERE near a bird it flies off They usually are quite nervous, no matter what the size. However, when the Snowies are on the hunt, or near going to hunt, they fly off rapidly. When they're well stuffed up ... they'll sit there even if you get closer ... well, that's my experience around here. Thanks for the comment too! JP ---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:01 PM ---------- How come all of the latest posts I have done are in one single "multiple quote" ?? I didn't click on the "Multi-quote this message" icon at all !? JP ---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:02 PM ---------- See ?? It is still doing it ! JP

02-10-2014, 08:48 PM	#13
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by jpzk ---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:01 PM ---------- [/COLOR]How come all of the latest posts I have done are in one single "multiple quote" ?? I didn't click on the "Multi-quote this message" icon at all !? JP ---------- Post added 02-10-14 at 08:02 PM ---------- See ?? It is still doing it ! JP That's because of this .......contest going on which has become nothing more than a post count race. Adam initiated what you are seeing to avert some of it...... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/3-site-suggestions-help/250890-news-conse...to-merged.html

02-10-2014, 09:44 PM	#14
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,751	Originally posted by stormtech That's because of this .......contest going on which has become nothing more than a post count race. Adam initiated what you are seeing to avert some of it...... I thought it predated the contest and was used to help merge consecutive posts in the Marketplace, and was then expanded to more of the forums. Contest or not, I think it is a great way to keep things tidy, especially for thread starters who are good about thanking everyone who comments on a thread because it ties up all the replies into on neat package.

02-11-2014, 08:37 AM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I simply can't pull this sort of shot off. My hat, however, is off . . . . . . . to your great pic. Jer