Running off because they just spotted me as I tried to sneak up
Gone!How will I ever get a decent shot of turkeys if they won't let me get in closer?
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yeah turkeys are quick!! We have a bunch of them around here. I have failed everytime i have tried to get photos of them.
ReplyDeleteI caught a pic one time when I surprised them as they surprised me. I have never seen them fly off only run real fast. Not too many out here though. MB
ReplyDeletei like your first photo. great capture. I am glad you enjoyed the Scottsdale Art Walk photos on my site. It is a fun thing to do on a Thursday night. I am back to cactus today!
ReplyDeleteI really like the second photo! Since I have been trying to get photos of birds flying, I can tell how much work went into it!!
ReplyDeleteThe turkey population around here has been booming, the last 10 years. I have been told there are two distinct flocks - one of actual wild turkeys, and another of feral turkeys.
I've never seen one flying before! Great catch.
ReplyDeleteBut those have character!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos. We don't have wild turkeys, here, but I'm reminded of when we were visiting, Marinette, WS, and I got up for an early morning stroll. A wild turkey and I startled each other. We were about 6 feet apart!
ReplyDeleteThose are great for roasting! Kidding! I always have a little fear of turkeys as I do with geese, they seem to be angry and ready to poke you! lol. Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen wild turkeys. How cool.
ReplyDeleteMine is up over at Feather, Fur, and Fins.
There are some wild turkeys on the the grounds of Disney World in Orlando. I've seen them hanging around the grassy areas the surround the Magic Kingdom parking lot. Yours look like they are made of mosaic - the colors are very pretty!
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The closest I ever got to a wild turkey was in a car. I suspect that's not a viable option.
ReplyDeleteGreat action shots!
ReplyDeleteI played too :)
You've got a great shot of the turkey! I find it very difficult to get good pictures from birds in flight.
ReplyDeleteConsidering their flighty nature I think you got a great shot.
ReplyDeleteI'm noticing yours are a little more colorful around the head than the ones I see.
I've only seen one fly once - your shot is a great capture!
Amazing photographs with splendid subject!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great shots of them 1st though!
ReplyDeleteAren't you people eating turkey at every festive occasion you can think of? Smart birds to fly off as soon as they see someone who wants to 'shoot' them ;-)
ReplyDeleteWild turkeys will spook if they see the least little thing out of place. About the only way to get close in on them is to find a place where they are acclimated to human presence.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a capture! I think it is amazing that they fly.
ReplyDeleteNeat post!We have lots of wild turkeys in this part of florida,but I,myself,have never seen one.But I would love to.
ReplyDeleteNice post!
Great capture! I'm impressed with the taking flight photo. I've seen them take off in a flurry before.
ReplyDeletethey may have taken off but you got some good shots of them, nice shooting!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC photos!!! Here I was all excited that I got some turkey shots today, and then I see these awesome shots and read that you DON'T think they are great?!?! Your shots put mine to shame! These are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is very amusing, and the second one is great, too. I don't think it matters at all that they've notice you too early!
ReplyDeleteHehe...I got a thought. Thanksgiving :)
ReplyDeleteJust come south to my uncle's place; he feeds them corn and they act like rulers of the roost!
ReplyDeleteStill some very nice shots!
Your shots of the flying turkey is better than any shot I have ever maid of flying birds! Nice light throug the wings!
ReplyDeleteAnd the one standing is great also!
What great capture of the turkey in flight. Don't see many of them here
ReplyDeleteGetting any kind of bird to pose for me is always a challenge, but both of this photos are great ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
I'm about to say something that will probably sound really stupid but... I didn't know turkeys could fly. LOL! :-D I've only ever seen them penned up awaiting the line-up at Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you are photographing the turkeys too. They can be very difficult to get. I have been lucky in that I live in a remote area with a large turkey population and the birds have become somewhat used to seeing me with the camera. One must still use reasonable caution, but I don't need to be completely concealed, etc. As long as I make no sudden moves they will feed and strut, etc. around where I am positioned.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, they were so wary that one had to hide in a blind with a hole just large enough to get the end of the lens through and they would still run if they saw the lens move. I guess the current situation came from spending a lot of time in their area along with little turkey hunting being done there. When hunted hard, they become one of the most elusive species! I would rather photograph them than hunt them and have not hunted them for over ten years.
Well, I count both as decent shots!
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