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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: popeshawnpaul on May 07, 2012, 12:59:57 PM

Title: Prairie Chickens
Post by: popeshawnpaul on May 07, 2012, 12:59:57 PM: I recently went to Oklahoma to photograph the Lesser and Greater Prairie Chicken on their leks. Here are a few from the trip. Notice how the barring is less distinct and the air sack is more red on the Lesser. All shots with 5D3 and 500mm F4 L IS. With no native habitat the Lesser is fading quickly and will be on the endangered species list soon. I wanted to get shots while they are still here. Cool birds and I've heard they are tasty.

Greater:
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Lesser:
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Title: Re: Prairie Chickens
Post by: Alchase on May 07, 2012, 01:18:57 PM: Wow, awesome shots Pope,
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Post by: Alchase on May 07, 2012, 01:32:45 PM: How far away are you from the birds in those shots?
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on May 07, 2012, 02:28:13 PM: 15-30 yards
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 07, 2012, 02:32:56 PM: Some nice Pics there Shawn!!!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on May 07, 2012, 02:36:38 PM: My daughter says those.are cool pis!
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Post by: Shoffy on May 07, 2012, 03:02:04 PM: Those pictures are amazing! Great work man
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Post by: h2ofowlr on May 08, 2012, 09:18:29 PM: Great pictures. I need to upgrade cameras.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 08, 2012, 09:23:31 PM: Indeed some great shots.