Comments for Adventures in Birdland

Comment on Sandhill Crane Festival by admin

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:26:09 +0000

Hi Jacki,
Glad to hear from you. Yes, I do have a map and will send it to you shortly. Also a Field Guide to Crane Behavior.
Lastly, I have added you to my weekly email list of bird photos.
Richard

Comment on Sandhill Crane Festival by Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:39:32 +0000

Hi Richard,
I met you at Starbuck-Auburn, you were the one with the SF Chronical.….
Beautiful photos. Glorious to watch the birds.
Enjoyed the chat…
I think you mentioned about a map of something.
Might see you at next years sandhill crane festival.…
Jackie

Comment on Avianautics by admin

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:51:06 +0000

Thanks Sheila, glad you enjoy them,

Richard

Comment on Avianautics by Sheila Carnegie

Sheila Carnegie — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:58:33 +0000

I’ll bet that the downward and slightly back motion of the wings creates the bird’s own slipstream drawing the bird forward, rather than propelling the body forward against the wind. When I studied to become a respiratory therapist, we had to learn about the bernouli and venturi principles in physics to explain how nebulizers work, and I think some combination of those principles are involved here in bird flight. Elegant.

Richard, I love your sense of humor (Professor Heron really does look professorial on his perch podium!). I’m a new recipient of your weekly pictures, and couldn’t be more delighted. I love the sharpness, composition and narrative of your photos. I forward them to family too. Thank you so much for bringing a respite of joy into people’s everyday lives. Keep on keeping on!

Comment on Avianautics by Gisela

Gisela — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:55:21 +0000

Just read your little story about Professor G. Blue Heron. For some reason it brought tears to my eyes. You have many talents and are a gifted photographer and writer. I think you are the Bird Whisperer.
Thank you so much!

Comment on Sandhill Crane Festival by Pam

Pam — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:26:42 +0000

Love the photos.

Comment on About Me by Linda

Linda — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:16:37 +0000

Hi Richard,
Would you be able to present a collection of your still wildlife photos to my photo club called Wildlife Photographers of Silicon Valley? We hold meetings the third Monday of every month at Harry’s Hofbrau in San Jose. Here is our URL:
http://www.wpsv.org

The purpose of our club is both entertainment and education. Therefore, incorporating how you shot your pictures or general tips are appreciated. Our club has a 1024x768 projector and screen available. You can choose to present at our April through November meetings.

Please let me know if and when you are available. Thanks!

Comment on About Me by admin

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:26:42 +0000

I have added you to my email list
Richard

Comment on About Me by Robert J. Weaver

Robert J. Weaver — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:47:07 +0000

Hello,
i’m avid birder with about 50+ years in, since boy scouts, doing photography last 30 years, so they both came together. Have been out to S.F. six or seven times, will be out two weeks beginning of May, could i make some requests as to where i would be best to visit, i’ve usually been out in Oct. or Feb.,
Your work is just amazing, i’m quite more than impressed keep up your wonderful images, and add me to your emails,

much thanks,
Bob Weaver
Newport, R.I.

Comment on Hawks along the Freeway by admin

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:10:02 +0000

David, thanks for you comments.
I think you might want to check pour my post on Hand holding a Longs lens. I think it will answer some of your questions.
Richard