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Prairie Chickens
« 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.

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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2012, 01:18:57 PM »
Wow, awesome shots Pope,
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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2012, 01:32:45 PM »
How far away are you from the birds in those shots?
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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2012, 02:28:13 PM »
15-30 yards
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2012, 02:32:56 PM »
Some nice Pics there Shawn!!!
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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 02:36:38 PM »
My daughter says those.are cool pis!
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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2012, 03:02:04 PM »
Those pictures are amazing! Great work man
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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2012, 09:18:29 PM »
Great pictures.  I need to upgrade cameras.
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Re: Prairie Chickens
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2012, 09:23:31 PM »
Indeed some great shots.
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