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Be Alert! · **1 Like**

" Let's keep an eye on that squirrel over there...those guys are crazy as hell!"

Regards!

Trees · 01-22-2016, 09:45 PM

I've moved 1200 miles from where I grew up, and while I'm still in it's range, I don't really see mourning Doves out here. You've almost gotten me feeling nostalgic.

Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing.

**eaglem** · 01-22-2016, 09:45 PM

What a nice pair............

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 01-22-2016, 09:59 PM

Two good looking birds Rupert, glad someone is watching Otis.

gmans · 01-22-2016, 10:35 PM

Yes, the world needs more lerts.

**Tonytee** · 01-23-2016, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

" Let's keep an eye on that squirrel over there...those guys are crazy as hell!"

Regards!

What a great shot. Wonderful photography, thanks so much for sharing.

Tony

Janse · 01-23-2016, 03:52 AM

Very nice. Beautiful DOF.

Rupert · 01-23-2016, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by Trees

I've moved 1200 miles from where I grew up, and while I'm still in it's range, I don't really see mourning Doves out here. You've almost gotten me feeling nostalgic.
Thanks! I feed the doves on the top rail of my cedar fence twice daily...usually there are well over 100 out there every day twice a day. If you like doves, I have plenty here! https://www.flickr.com/photos/129469263@N03/albums/72157651162955781

Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing.

Thank you!

Originally posted by eaglem

What a nice pair...........

Thanks Eaglem!

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Two good looking birds Rupert, glad someone is watching Otis.

Thanks Heinrich

...we all need to keep an eye on Otis!

Originally posted by gmans

Yes, the world needs more lerts.

For sure!

Originally posted by Tonytee

What a great shot. Wonderful photography, thanks so much for sharing.

Tony

Thanks Tony!

When I get a decent shot, it is often due to just plain Good Luck. I was hand holding the Bigma at 500mmand only 1/125, so I didn't expect much from these shots. I took two quick snaps......the first one might actually be the best of the two....processed a little different.

Yes, we need to keep alert for those renegade squirrels......did you guys see this posted the other day by old Norm? Gotta keep your eyes open for those squirrels!

Regards!

slowpez · 01-23-2016, 10:48 AM

Glad to see the squirrel was OK after that tragic accident. Those doves are really beautiful Rupert. I think the second one brings out the color in the feathers a bit more.

Rupert · 01-23-2016, 12:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by slowpez

Glad to see the squirrel was OK after that tragic accident. Those doves are really beautiful Rupert. I think the second one brings out the color in the feathers a bit more.

Me too Susan

.....Otis rushed a crew out there to check on the squirrel, and he was just fine. He will be sore for a while, but otherwise he is not badly injured. He left the scene because he had been drinking when he crossed the road......which is still no excuse for that driver not to yield to him.

Well, actually, Otis' investigators found that he was drunk and passed out in the road...but they are not putting that in their report!

Thanks! The second shot was run through PhotoShopPro using a light "Clarify" action. That is about all I use PSP for, but it is handy!

One from this morning...also using PSPro clarify.

Regards!

Dewman · 01-24-2016, 09:21 AM

A wonderful 3-dimensional aspect in your photos, Rupert. Well done, sir. Earl says to tell Otis, "Hey." That's Idaho squirrel talk for "howdy."

Rupert · 01-24-2016, 03:11 PM

Thanks Dewman

.....and Otis sends his regards to Earl!

Regards!

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01-23-2016, 09:28 AM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by Trees I've moved 1200 miles from where I grew up, and while I'm still in it's range, I don't really see mourning Doves out here. You've almost gotten me feeling nostalgic. Thanks! I feed the doves on the top rail of my cedar fence twice daily...usually there are well over 100 out there every day twice a day. If you like doves, I have plenty here! https://www.flickr.com/photos/129469263@N03/albums/72157651162955781 Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing. Thank you! Originally posted by eaglem What a nice pair........... Thanks Eaglem! Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Two good looking birds Rupert, glad someone is watching Otis. Thanks Heinrich...we all need to keep an eye on Otis! Originally posted by gmans Yes, the world needs more lerts. For sure! Originally posted by Tonytee What a great shot. Wonderful photography, thanks so much for sharing. Tony Thanks Tony! When I get a decent shot, it is often due to just plain Good Luck. I was hand holding the Bigma at 500mmand only 1/125, so I didn't expect much from these shots. I took two quick snaps......the first one might actually be the best of the two....processed a little different. Yes, we need to keep alert for those renegade squirrels......did you guys see this posted the other day by old Norm? Gotta keep your eyes open for those squirrels! Regards!

01-23-2016, 12:43 PM - 1 Like	#10
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Glad to see the squirrel was OK after that tragic accident. Those doves are really beautiful Rupert. I think the second one brings out the color in the feathers a bit more. Me too Susan.....Otis rushed a crew out there to check on the squirrel, and he was just fine. He will be sore for a while, but otherwise he is not badly injured. He left the scene because he had been drinking when he crossed the road......which is still no excuse for that driver not to yield to him. Well, actually, Otis' investigators found that he was drunk and passed out in the road...but they are not putting that in their report! Thanks! The second shot was run through PhotoShopPro using a light "Clarify" action. That is about all I use PSP for, but it is handy! One from this morning...also using PSPro clarify. Regards!

01-24-2016, 03:11 PM	#12
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Thanks Dewman.....and Otis sends his regards to Earl! Regards!

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01-22-2016, 09:45 PM	#2
Trees Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 47	I've moved 1200 miles from where I grew up, and while I'm still in it's range, I don't really see mourning Doves out here. You've almost gotten me feeling nostalgic. Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	What a nice pair............

01-22-2016, 09:59 PM	#4
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Two good looking birds Rupert, glad someone is watching Otis.

01-22-2016, 10:35 PM	#5
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Yes, the world needs more lerts.

01-23-2016, 01:22 AM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,544	Originally posted by Rupert " Let's keep an eye on that squirrel over there...those guys are crazy as hell!" Regards! What a great shot. Wonderful photography, thanks so much for sharing. Tony

01-23-2016, 03:52 AM	#7
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Very nice. Beautiful DOF.

01-23-2016, 10:48 AM	#9
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Glad to see the squirrel was OK after that tragic accident. Those doves are really beautiful Rupert. I think the second one brings out the color in the feathers a bit more.

01-24-2016, 09:21 AM	#11
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	A wonderful 3-dimensional aspect in your photos, Rupert. Well done, sir. Earl says to tell Otis, "Hey." That's Idaho squirrel talk for "howdy."

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