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Photo Forum / Photo Technique / Nature Photography / November 2004Congratulations Roger Clark for "Nature's Best" image
The fall issue of "Nature's Best" magazine is, in my opinion, the best magazine of the year for nature photographers since it is dedicated to the winners of their annual nature photography contest. This year frequent newsgroup participant Roger Clark has one of the winning images, an egret landing at the Venice Rookery. So congratulations to Roger. There were over 15,000 entries (many by some of the best known professional photographers in the field) and only 142 images were chosen in the various categories, so this is Very Big Deal. Most pros consider the "BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year" and the "Nature's Best" contest the two top annual competitions in this field. If you see the magazine in a book store Roger's shot is full-frame on pg 21. Bill > The fall issue of "Nature's Best" magazine is, in my opinion, the best > magazine of the year for nature photographers since it is dedicated to [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Bill Sight unseen, I have to offer sincere and enthusiastic congratulations to Roger! This is because I know what kind of standards Nature's Best has. If you're looking for excellent pics, or a significant challenge to aspire to with your own photography, there's no better guideline. If you're just starting out or thinking about nature photography seriously, avoid the magazine like the plague, because it will crush your spirit and convince you that you can never measure up ;-) I'm envious, Roger, you scum... ;-) - Al.  SignatureTo reply, insert dash in address to match domain below Online photo gallery at www.wading-in.net > The fall issue of "Nature's Best" magazine is, in my opinion, the best magazine > of the year for nature photographers since it is dedicated to the winners of [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Bill Thanks, Bill. I'm honored to make the cut, and I'm sure there were many other spectacular images, so I feel lucky too have made through what must be very difficult decisions. One minor correction: the bird was taking off, flying right at the camera. I've put a link to it on my home page at: http://www.clarkvision.com Also, the image was done in "single shot" mode as I found the D60 (and 10D) cameras couldn't track the speed of these birds in AI mode. The 1D Mark II does much better at tracking fast subjects, but only after the AI tracking is set to its fastest (not the camera default). I can't wait to get back to the rookery this winter, to try again with the 1DII. I hope the rookery survived the hurricanes ok. Roger >Thanks, Bill. I'm honored to make the cut, and I'm sure >there were many other spectacular images, so I feel lucky too [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >flying right at the camera. I've put a link to it >on my home page at: http://www.clarkvision.com Congratulations on both the award & the lovely shot, Roger! :) SignatureW . | ,. w , "Some people are alive only because \|/ \|/ it is illegal to kill them." Perna condita delenda est ---^----^--------------------------------------------------------------- >>Thanks, Bill. I'm honored to make the cut, and I'm sure >>there were many other spectacular images, so I feel lucky too >>have made through what must be very difficult decisions. >>One minor correction: the bird was taking off, >>flying right at the camera. I've put a link to it >>on my home page at: http://www.clarkvision.com >Congratulations on both the award & the lovely shot, Roger! :) That is one of my all-time favorite bird photos. Every feather gracefully flowing and beautifully spaced ... Signature<>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>>< ><<> John P Sheehy <JPS@no.komm> ><<> <>>< <>>< ><<> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< > Congratulations on both the award & the lovely shot, Roger! :) Me2! Excellent shot! Liz SignatureVirtual Liz now at http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos "I speak of Africa and golden joys" |
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