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Golden-fronted Woodpecker, male, Martin Ranch, Edinburg, TX
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Upload Date: 2008:01:31 00:35:58
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BIRDS AS ART BULLETIN 125
Many kiskadees, and an adult Sharp-shinned Hawk landed when my lens was totally fogged up... I was lucky to have more chances once the lens warmed up completely. I had kept the lens in the trunk of the car, not realizing that it would "warm up" enough to cause condensation when the sun came up. The overnight temperatures were only in the mid-forties... In similar situations in the future, I will bring the big lens into the room with me.
The Martin Properties, in Edinburg, TX.
John and Audrey Martin have two properties, the Javelina and the Homestead. I did fairly well at the former, and very well at the latter, though I did strike out on Green Kingfisher. Other visiting photographers including Brian Small and Alan Murphy have had great luck at the Martin's with this species, often by using a throw-over blind. Highlights for me included a wonderfully cooperative male Golden-fronted Woodpecker and some great kiskadee opportunities among others.
Golden-fronted Woodpecker, male, Martin Ranch, Edinburg, TX
Image copyright 2004, Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART
Canon EOS 1Ds body, Canon 500mm f/4 L IS lens with 2X TC.
ISO 250. Evaluative metering at zero: 1/800 sec. at f/11.
This bird was so tame that I was able to stand in plain sight while photographing it.
Here are the rates for the Martin ranch:
$100/day per photographer with discounts for repeat customers. |
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