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Birds

One of my favorites for 2011 (2nd place) Tufted Titmouse 1D431786.jpg Kingfisher 1D424614.jpg 1D432936.jpg
Red Wing Blackbird (Female) Spider Web Wood Duck (Female) House Wren Hummingbird 1D438341T.jpg 1D435375.jpg
1D435390T.jpg 1D435803.jpg 1D426675T.jpg Wood Duck (Female) 1D423961T.jpg 1D427934T.jpg
Great Blue Heron & a Red Wing Blackbird in the fog 1D3_03451.jpg Resting Swan Wood Duck (Male) 1D422304.jpg Green Heron
Osprey Pied-billed Grebe Great Blue Heron With Small Mouth Bass 1D428382.jpg My favorite shot for 2010.....Happy New Year everyone GREAT BLUE HERON
MOTHER WOOD DUCK WITH BABIES 1D422386G.jpg Wood Duck (Male) 1D3_0314G.jpg 1D424257.jpg 1D428354G.jpg
1D422112G.jpg House Wren Great Blue Heron 1D425233.jpg 1D426432.jpg 1D422160.jpg
1D422829G.jpg DS341614.jpg 1D422261.jpg 1D426421.jpg 1D426107.jpg IMG_0615.jpg
IMG_1932.jpg 1D422778.jpg 1D421730.jpg 1D421477.jpg 1D421808.jpg 1D3_6121.jpg
HOODED MERGANSER (MALE) IMG_4564.jpg IMG_0371.jpg IMG_0407.jpg Canada Goose 1D3_1664 1.jpg
IMG_0255.jpg DS346776.jpg _MG_3125.jpg 1D3_0647.jpg 1D3_1121.jpg 1D3_1856.jpg
1D3_8035.jpg 1D3_7299.jpg 1D3_4579.jpg IMG_5975.jpg 1D3_2621.jpg Great Egret
1D3_4120.jpg SWAN IN THE FOG 1D3_0761.jpg 1D3_9560.jpg 1D3_0037.jpg IMG_5968.jpg
1D3_1062.jpg _MG_3876.jpg 1D3_0339.jpg _MG_3063.jpg DS342252.jpg 1D3_0159.jpg
1D3_9782.jpg DS346822.jpg 1D3_8907.jpg 1D3_4933.jpg 1D3_0317.jpg DS345573.jpg
1D3_6859.jpg 1D3_6224.jpg 1D3_0904.jpg 1D3_10331.jpg DS341218.jpg 1D3_8351.jpg
HOODED MERGANSER (MALE) RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD (MALE) DS341659.jpg DS341134.jpg 1D3_9583.jpg 1D3_0643.jpg
DS340127.jpg 1D3_2422.jpg 1D3_9068.jpg Great Blue Heron 1D3_8098.jpg 1D3_0326.jpg
The Odds Great Blue Heron Wood Duck (Male) 1D3_4096.jpg Eastern BlueBird Kingfisher
Great Blue Heron 1D3_1153.jpg Swan DS320499.jpg Pied-billed Grebe Hooded Merganser
Red Wing Blackbird (Female) Common Merganser DS327309.jpg DS327442.jpg DS327821.jpg DS327435.jpg
DS327144.jpg DS327641.jpg 2K8Y6211.jpg 1DM31093.jpg DS326571.jpg DS327072.jpg
2K8Y6041.jpg _MG_9114.jpg _MLY1095.jpg _SDS7822.jpg _SDS5741.jpg _SDS8480.jpg
1DM32939.jpg _SDS1032.jpg _SDS0384.jpg IMG_5038.jpg _SDS3311.jpg IMG_4851.jpg
_SDS7504.jpg _SDS5366.jpg 1DM33047.jpg _YDN4127.jpg _SDS6533.jpg 1DM31748.jpg
_SDS6182.jpg IMG_2069.jpg Green Heron _SDS4071.jpg _SDS4686.jpg 3778-3779.jpg
_SDS3403.jpg _SDS3087.jpg 1DM30977.jpg _SDS3538.jpg _SDS3676.jpg _SDS1969.jpg
_SDS3277.jpg _SDS1095.jpg 1DM31782.jpg 1DM32625.jpg 1DM30828.jpg _44Q0113.jpg
1DM31327.jpg 1DM32569.jpg 1DM32678.jpg 1DM32493.jpg 1DM31179.jpg 1DM30664.jpg
DSM31391.jpg IMG_7308.jpg IMG_7331.jpg IMG_6486.jpg IMG_6228.jpg IMG_6234.jpg
IMG_6141.jpg IMG_6280.jpg _ILE4390.jpg _ILE4469.jpg _ILE4312.jpg _ILE4479.jpg
_ILE4736.jpg _ILE4384.jpg _ILE43691.jpg _ILE7165.jpg _ILE0753.jpg _YDN9256.jpg
_YDN5391.jpg _MG_8909.jpg _YDN8709.jpg _ILE7091.jpg _ILE0694.jpg _YDN4311.jpg
_YDN5745.jpg _ILE0491-2.jpg _YDN5298.jpg _ILE0719.jpg _ILE0745.jpg _ILE0428.jpg
_ILE5979.jpg _ILE5810.jpg _ILE4607.jpg _YDN4376.jpg _YDN9731.jpg _YDN8702.jpg
_YDN7967.jpg _YDN7939.jpg _YDN7925.jpg _YDN7780.jpg GREAT BLUE HERON _YDN5744.jpg
_YDN5527.jpg _YDN5420.jpg _YDN5390.jpg _YDN5069.jpg _YDN4978.jpg _YDN4790.jpg
_YDN4114.jpg _YDN4080.jpg _YDN3674.jpg _MLY2924.jpg _MLY2784.jpg _MLY0731.jpg
_MLY0178.jpg _MLY9969.jpg _MLY2820-Edit.jpg _MLY2792.jpg _MLY2756.jpg _MLY2346.jpg
_MLY2136.jpg _MLY2071.jpg _MLY1718.jpg _MLY1260.jpg _MG_9107.jpg _MG_8898.jpg
_MG_8177.jpg _MLY9872.jpg _MG_8040.jpg _MLY9834.jpg _MG_7933.jpg _MLY9654.jpg
_MLY9486.jpg _MG_7599.jpg _MG_6506.jpg _MLY3654.jpg _MLY3211.jpg _MLY0835.jpg
_MLY0011.jpg _MLY9947.jpg _MLY9360.jpg _MLY8327.jpg _MLY8194.jpg _MLY4874.jpg

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teng fong lin PM reply 23-Dec-2011 11:44
beautiful collection of lovely photos!
Alain Daigle PM reply 23-Dec-2011 11:37
Superb gallery !
John G Reed PM reply 23-Dec-2011 11:36
Fantastic gallery. Love the swan header. Best. J
Pierre Martin PM reply 14-Dec-2011 00:50
very impressive gallery
maby great shot
René Gysi PM reply 05-Oct-2011 10:16
A masterful gallery. A feast for the eyes. Excellent! V
Kirk Benson PM reply 05-Oct-2011 07:13
Beautiful gallery. Wonderful light and detail. Excellent work.
Lee Doughty PM reply 04-Oct-2011 23:48
What a fantastic gallery!! V.
Yan Hay 20-Sep-2011 12:43
You are the best bird photographer I know. I can never get tired looking at your photos. Keep on the good work!
Tom Backlund PM reply 30-Jul-2011 02:01
Amazing pictures! I love the colors.
martijn1 PM reply 13-Jul-2011 04:39
you make perfect pictures, i am impressed
jhbailey PM reply 19-Jun-2011 14:24
The nicest gallery of birds I have seen. John
gary_neiss PM reply 19-Jun-2011 02:17
Unbelievable gallery. The finest around.
Richard Calmes PM reply 17-Jun-2011 16:05
You are definitely the master of this craft! Your header image is stunning! V
Alain Dumas PM reply 15-Jun-2011 00:47
Amazing gallery! V
wildoat PM reply 13-Jun-2011 20:22
Simply sensational photography, thanks for sharing it with us.voted
Blandine Mangin PM reply 15-Feb-2011 09:45
wonderful collection ! v
Gérard Koehl PM reply 10-Jan-2011 16:28
Cette galerie est magnifique, il a de la diversité et beaucoup de qualités. V
James Riss PM reply 08-Dec-2010 00:51
Wow! You've put in some hours with this excellent body of work here. V
Ignacio Ferre PM reply 25-Nov-2010 11:18
Excellent gallery. V
Jan Souman PM reply 25-Nov-2010 00:23
Wow, amazing gallery. Every image is spot on!
kulkny 24-Oct-2010 12:05
nice nice nice but i can copy all it>> if u want how can contact me >> but i dont do it because i respect your feelings brother
Jim Hackley PM reply 21-Oct-2010 02:17
I would have to agree that this is one of the best bird galleries I have seen, excellent compositions, a pleasure to view.
Jaris PM reply 12-Oct-2010 03:17
Hi Christopher: I believe this is one of the best Bird gallery I have seen. Congratulations!
Peter Stahl PM reply 28-Aug-2010 01:40
This is one of the best photographed bird galleries on Pbase. Congrats. :-)
Jaris PM reply 27-Aug-2010 01:25
It seems like the scenes from a huge drama where the most charming players, the exotic birds were under the Photographer's, or I should say, the Director's command and performed as he liked them to do. Absolutely superb gallery!
Susan Rovira PM reply 30-Jun-2010 00:51
Among the most excellent galleries on Pbase. Congratulations. V
Lars PM reply 22-Jun-2010 15:10
excellent, I am speechless... awesome photos! v
Ann PM reply 08-Jun-2010 07:08
Superb gallery. *v*
goelsamuel PM reply 02-Jun-2010 19:20
Amazing gallery, full of excellent captures! V!
Goel
Jude Haase PM reply 01-Jun-2010 22:16
Sweet Gallery Chris!! I look forward to seeing more!!
princess PM reply 25-Apr-2010 09:03
The most beautiful gallery! Outstanding work! Congratulations! BV
stoge PM reply 06-Apr-2010 00:18
Awesome Gallery!! Excellent Work! V
Jerry Mercier PM reply 28-Mar-2010 23:07
Gorgeous gallery!!
Cyrus Khamak PM reply 14-Mar-2010 14:33
BEAUTIFUL MAN
THIS WHOLE GALLERY SHOULD BE ON THE FRONT PAGE !
Himadri Mondal PM reply 06-Mar-2010 19:06
Are you GOD? Never seen anything like this before
Alain Dejeans PM reply 27-Feb-2010 21:06
Beautiful gallery, very beautiful diversity of birds photography, well done! V
ilan shtinberg PM reply 23-Feb-2010 18:13
wow!!! amazing frames.BV
Steve Morris PM reply 20-Feb-2010 17:11
This bird gallery takes some believing!! Not only are the birds captured in such sharp focus and detail, but the backgrounds, the BIF poses, the vivid processing and the lighting are all top quality!! Pro photography at it's best Chris!!BV
Kinga Chwalkowska Zadlak PM reply 18-Feb-2010 05:59
Wonderful gallery!!! ~V~
BRAVO! ;~}}}
rene PM reply 04-Feb-2010 18:45
amazing gallery. -V-
randal_a PM reply 22-Jan-2010 23:29
Dude,
Amazing bird gallery.. Macro gallery is top-notch as well... I LOVE THAT BIRD BANNER !!!! V-O-T-E-D !!
Available Light Images PM reply 10-Jan-2010 11:38
Your bird photography is of an extremely high standard, as is your floral and macro work. In fact, I rate it all... congrats. highly inspirational..
ss 05-Jan-2010 19:24
I looked at your images. While you are fine (not great) with other wildlife, you are very, very good with birds. I think you belong with birds... ha, ha. Yes, you have a great eye for the, and this is the area where you should spend most of your time. Good luck!!
Marc Jansen PM reply 29-Dec-2009 22:20
best gallery I have ever seen! -V-
Robert Gilbert - Montreal PM reply 24-Dec-2009 09:47
Top PRO work in here.
kiah PM reply 23-Dec-2009 12:53
I am speechless after seeing all the wonderful birds pictures. Superb gallery.
Geneviève Cotineau PM reply 17-Dec-2009 18:10
Wonderful gallery!
Maysam Nasibi PM reply 06-Dec-2009 19:48
Fantastic gallery with great captures. ~v~
Mike Loring Photography PM reply 25-Nov-2009 19:34
A fantastic gallery!
Ali Majdfar PM reply 02-Nov-2009 09:01
Stunning captures, excellent. ~V
Sergio Renzi PM reply 08-Oct-2009 12:19
simply..... fantastic.....
Cor en Angelique PM reply 08-Oct-2009 10:48
Magnificant Gallery. Realy BEAUTIFUL. Big vote.
Greetings, Cor and Angelique
jean-yves chamberland PM reply 07-Sep-2009 20:55
wonderful collection.
Rappwizard PM reply 04-Sep-2009 01:46
This is clearly one of the best bird galleries anywhere. Inspiring work.
Martin Lukasiewicz PM reply 04-Aug-2009 01:04
It is really refreshing to look at such high caliber work Christopher. Your work is brilliant and inspirational. Thanks for posting such excellent work. 10/10
A.Arif PM reply 01-Aug-2009 03:18
great gallery V
Robert D. McAlpine PM reply 22-Jul-2009 00:44
Fabulous gallery - just superb - V
Jeff Goulden PM reply 14-Jul-2009 00:02
Christopher, this is the best bird gallery I have seen. Congratulations!!! v.
Julie Bird PM reply 19-Apr-2009 23:15
What a wonderful gallery Christopher, representing many hours of patiende and enjoyment. V.
Julie
maggie_falconi PM reply 04-Apr-2009 02:28
unbelievable photos!!!!! congratulations Christopher!!!! V
tamir PM reply 13-Mar-2009 01:27
wonderful gallery!!!
candorfoundation PM reply 13-Feb-2009 01:43
what a work!
Doug Jones PM reply 27-Jan-2009 16:15
This is one of the best bird galleries I have seen, stunning!!! Congratulations and keep it up!!!
Quy Tran PM reply 04-Jan-2009 05:50
Absolutely amazing! V
Charlie McCartney PM reply 23-Dec-2008 03:08
Stunning Gallery.... superb captures of difficult subjects. V
Jesse Henslee PM reply 23-Dec-2008 02:47
Excellent gallery
Lin 08-Dec-2008 23:22
Truly amazing work - I loved your swan story and am exploring the rest of your galleries. Words fail me!
fiery_angel PM reply 02-Dec-2008 02:30
this has to be one of the best avian galleries i've seen.
big vote
Ursula Armstrong PM reply 30-Nov-2008 13:52
very beautiful, indeed! Uschi
Ted Chappell PM reply 13-Nov-2008 01:15
Kia ora (greetings in Maori). I think every superlative has already been used by previous comments. Simply stunning! You are indeed a gifted 'Master Photographer.'
Thank you for sharing these individual works of art.
Voted (of course!).
Aroha (warm regards).
jasonjg PM reply 13-Sep-2008 04:35
Amazing gallery!
Marcia Colelli PM reply 07-Sep-2008 13:29
Beautiful collection!! V
Nikhil Bahl PM reply 03-Sep-2008 02:28
Fantastic collection of photos! v
Carl Carbone PM reply 01-Sep-2008 02:39
Beautiful gallery. Nice collection and excellent photography. V.
Robert Peszek PM reply 31-Aug-2008 02:16
Phenomenal Gallery. The only thing that would make it even better, for me, would be to have species ID in the title, but even without titles it is simply phenomenal.
Guy St-Vincent PM reply 30-Aug-2008 05:20
Amazing gallery Chris!!
Michel Bordeleau PM reply 26-Aug-2008 13:30
Surely one of the most impressive bird gallery I've seen on Pbase. Great work. Congrats.
Rosemarie Kusserow PM reply 20-Aug-2008 22:05
Another awesome gallery, thanks for posting all your fantastic shots, it is a plesure to view at, big vote, Rosemarie :o)
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal PM reply 10-Aug-2008 17:46
Voted btw
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal PM reply 10-Aug-2008 17:45
Hello Christopher,
you did an outstanding job on this gallery you got a lot of terrific pictures here.
Regards Rob
jean-yves chamberland PM reply 30-Jul-2008 01:44
superb gallery, very nice collection of birds. v.
Ron Green PM reply 21-Jul-2008 21:39
An overwhelming collection of terrific stuff. Congratulations Christopher, very nice indeed!
Ron Green/www.avianpix.com
jasonjg PM reply 21-Jul-2008 14:55
Great stuff!
Michelle PM reply 21-Jul-2008 09:37
Really nice work. Beautiful gallery. V
Sara C PM reply 19-Jul-2008 11:21
Hi,
Wow what a gallery. Excellent Work. Al you Photo's are track sharp. Big VOTE
grt.
Sara C
Kieran Finn PM reply 09-Jul-2008 01:46
Stunning work, and you sur know your birds. Voted
Sue Robertson PM reply 13-Jun-2008 01:06
A truly stunning body of work. v
Shelley O'Connell PM reply 02-Jun-2008 02:53

I can only aspire to capturing birds these ways! Bravo!
Hans Van Rafelghem PM reply 24-May-2008 09:41
Wow, amazing gallery!
Matthew Mannell PM reply 21-May-2008 03:55
Top notch work, one of my fav Bird galleries for sure.
Lise De Serres PM reply 13-May-2008 02:19
This gallery is awesome!!!!!!!
Michal Leszczynski PM reply 05-May-2008 00:12
Amazing gallery, very impressive photos. V.
click PM reply 27-Apr-2008 12:31
Must have used at least 3 cameras judging from the titles. It would help to name the birds.
kimene S PM reply 29-Mar-2008 02:05
Superb gallery! VOTE
Ivan Cholakov PM reply 26-Mar-2008 01:08
Beautiful photos with bright colors. Great job!
Jessie Dickson PM reply 26-Mar-2008 00:52
Excellent gallery! So many great photos. GMV
Roman Gurvich PM reply 15-Mar-2008 03:15
Very good. Love this gallery
Glen Allen PM reply 12-Mar-2008 00:15
Great gallery.. love the king fisher shots!!
toxaphene PM reply 12-Mar-2008 00:01
FABRICIOUS!!!!
this is really an unbelieveable gallary!!!
Yaki Zander. PM reply 08-Mar-2008 10:25
marevlous gallery!!!
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