Post by: Tom Reichner on May 03, 2009, 11:51:51 AM
I posted this elsewhere on the forum, where we're required to keep it under 800 pixels. I was told I could post this image here at a slightly larger size, so here's the larger version:
Taken here in Washington last spring in the Methow, near the Twisp River.
These toms were fighting, or perhaps mock fighting. It was just alot of pushing and shoving, each trying to get the advantage of leverage by getting as firm a hold as possible on the other's beak/head. This went on for quite some time, but they got a bit nervous about me being there, and gradually moved away, back in to the trees.
Post by: phishisgroovin on May 03, 2009, 11:58:03 AM
Post by: lokidog on May 03, 2009, 11:59:39 AM
Post by: whacker1 on May 03, 2009, 12:27:54 PM
Post by: btlsoom on May 03, 2009, 02:09:06 PM
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Post by: jager on May 03, 2009, 07:08:42 PM
That's crazy, I cant believe his head is in the others mouth! Cool pic!
Post by: MuleySniper on May 03, 2009, 07:18:49 PM
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Post by: Wacenturion on May 03, 2009, 07:21:24 PM
Post by: Backstraps on May 03, 2009, 07:27:29 PM
Post by: turkeydancer on May 03, 2009, 07:35:45 PM
Post by: yelp on May 03, 2009, 07:41:25 PM
Post by: Moose Eyes on May 03, 2009, 08:09:44 PM
"Let go!"
"You let go!"
"No, you let go!"
Excellent pic! You need to enter that in a photo contest. I think the NWTF has an annual contest???
Post by: jackelope on May 03, 2009, 08:35:09 PM
posting photos in this part of the forum is no different than posting them anywhere else sizewise.
you might consider using a photo-hosting site like photobucket to post your photo's through. i don't know if that would help for sure, but it might.
Post by: robb92 on May 03, 2009, 08:42:47 PM
The brokeback pic could do with out!!!
Post by: Wacenturion on May 03, 2009, 10:41:36 PM
The first pic is cool!!!!
The brokeback pic could do with out!!!
lol....agree...got rid of it. Put it up for Yelp's benefit...lol.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on May 03, 2009, 11:03:04 PM
Turkey always run when I try and shoot them with my camera... :dunno:
Post by: Tom Reichner on May 04, 2009, 12:10:27 PM
Nice bokeh. Good stuff again Tom.
Turkey always run when I try and shoot them with my camera... :dunno:
Thanks, Shawn
I have a couple locations on private property with lots of turkeys. At both places the landowners have given me permission to photograph. At neither place is there a guarantee that the birds will let you get close - sometimes they do and other times they're very skittish. But going multiple times usually pays off, eventually. There's alot to be said for persistence with these toms.
If you have any interest in these opportunities, let me know. I'd be glad to take you along and show you these turkey-rich areas.
-Tom
Post by: jackelope on May 04, 2009, 01:12:12 PM
if you don't know how i'm sure someone would step up. maybe from a ground blind?
Post by: boneaddict on May 04, 2009, 01:15:51 PM
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Post by: SpokaneSlayer on May 04, 2009, 02:24:18 PM