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Old 01-21-2010, 08:01 PM
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...so we took our kids out to the Sonoran Desert Museum, a must-see destination when visiting Tucson. Here are a few shots from our visit yesterday.

The first is from the daily Raptor Free-flight demonstration. Spectacular! ...and some of the most beautiful Harris' Hawks you'll ever see!! I was late getting to the area, so didn't get a good view of the low level flights. I'm going back next week solely for the hawks Just wait!
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15 Minutes could save you 15%.....yadda yadda yadda. He's not a gecko, but he's got that wry smile just the same!!
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...and admittedly, I do have an affinity for snakes. This guy's eyes were amazing. Even the eye turns camouflage! I converted him to b/w and boosted contrast to show the dramatic eye!
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...and last but, certainly not least, this gorgeous Mountain Lion. I guess I was boring her!
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:07 PM
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The Sonoran Desert Museum... I'll remember that
if I ever visit Arizona... great shots Jim
They are all fantastic... but the snake... geez that is
a awesome looking snake. Love the B&W conversion and
the DoF... the mountain lion is beautiful!
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Old 01-21-2010, 08:17 PM
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A fantastic collection Jim! All amazing - LOVE the first one, what an awesome shot anyway, but that blue sky is my kind of sky! Love the reptile shots, really fabulous - the eye is great indeed! And the lion is my fave I think - spectacular capture, & love the bokeh! I've missed you Jim!
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Nice set, Jim. I like the PP on the snake. It really gave the eye more definition and the dof is well done. TFS.

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Jim,
these are stunning images you have created my friend, the detail, colour and lighting in each of them is awesome. I wish it were that warm here!!! I look forward to seeing your next batch of awesome images from here soon. Thank you for sharing these with us
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Awesome shots Jim....we missed the Harris hawks when we were there. Great work..I love these.
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Love all of these. That snake is fascinating. I don't think I've ever seen eyes like that before.

Oh, how I'm longing for 70 degrees . . . we've got a balmy 40 today, but I'm stuck inside.
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I love the Desert Museum! What a treat to see these, Jim, especially on a day when Sedona is in the 30's with rain rain rain. I have to admit to liking the snake (never thought I'd say that!) But the bored mountain lion is my favorite -- gorgeous colors and composition.
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A really great set, the hawk is wonderful. TFS

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Four exceptional shots - looks like it was a great day out
 
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