My Best picture ever, take a look (1 Viewer)

dylan

Well-known member

• Feb 26, 2003

• #21

You set the scene beautifully with your description & the picture is breathtaking!

Put me on the list for your book

 

Andrew

wibble wibble

• Feb 26, 2003

• #22

What do we want? A BOOK!
When do we want it? NOW!

 

Raydes

Dinosaur in action

• Feb 26, 2003

• #23

Nice reward for your patience,very well done congrats.
I dont know the right words for it (maybe)
This is a killer!
In the full meaning off saying.

 

nigelblake

don't re member

• Feb 26, 2003

• #24

I am currently working on a book, I hav'nt yet got a publisher, that is the next hurdle, but it is on its way!!!!!
Nigel

 

Reader

Well-known member

• Feb 26, 2003

• #25

Oh boy, am I looking forward to seeing that book. Autographed copies for all the members. Steve's paying of course: LOL

Good luck in getting it published Nigel. Will it be just photos or are you going to relate to your many travels, encountered problems plus anything else you think might interest the buying public. You write so well that you must put in your excellent narrations.

I bet you have many stories to tell. Your book would be the perfect platform for many of them.

Who knows, we could well be on our way to witnessing the first Birdforum Author. Thrillers involving killer birds next, eh Nigel (Oh!! also including all the gory detailed photos by yours truly) LOL

 

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peter hayes

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• Feb 26, 2003

• #26

Congratulations Nigel on achieving something that is beyond most people, however hard they try. But talking of hard work, your story is a classic example of how - though luck always plays a part in these things - it's hard work, concentration and patience that count above everything else.

You have such a class portfolio now Nigel, I wouldn't have thought getting a publisher would be a problem at all.

Best of luck and thanks.

 

Andrew

wibble wibble

• Feb 26, 2003

• #27

I am looking forward to the book and all the best in getting a decent publisher.

 

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jayhunter

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• Feb 27, 2003

• #28

Nigel, Cracking photo in the end. But I thought you said you saw him earlier on the post eating a vole in a couple of gulps, how come you were unable to capture him then? Was it that it was too far away?

 

nigelblake

don't re member

• Feb 27, 2003

• #29

Hi Jayhunter
She was to far off when eating the vole and well out of flash range, this shot was about 50 minutes later.
I say she because the bird has a dark band to the upper breast, males are normally slightly smaller than this bird appeared and are very much cleaner looking with white on the upper breast and extending onto the sides of the head, this of course is the nominate race Tyto a. alba, around the world there are 34 races of Barn Owl, the plumages of these vary quite considerably.

 

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Gaye Horn

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• Feb 27, 2003

• #30

Well Nigel now you have done it... you not only are the world's best photographer but you are a gifted narrator as well.
Thank you for sharing this incredible wait and reward with everyone...
IF there is a list to be had of potential buyers for that book may I suggest you add my name to that growing list of people that would also want your published works.
Again this owl with the vole is proof positive that you should indeed have the camera and bean bag ready to go at a moment's notice.
OUTSTANDING Nigel...

 

NCLady

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• Feb 27, 2003

• #31

I was totally spellbound by your story. The picture was the icing on the cake. More, more, we want more!!!

 

Ragna

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• Feb 27, 2003

• #32

Nigel
every body else has said it all . Best of luck with the book

 

steve_nova

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• Feb 27, 2003

• #33

Crikey, great shot. It's all been said. You indeed set the standard by which all others are measured.

 

Screech

Well-known member

• Feb 28, 2003

• #34

How many adjectives can you pen to convey the magnitude of the "setup" and its rewarding "finish"; a magnificent moment in time. Thanks for inviting us into your "world". ...Inspiring!!

This is the "stuff" that great Nature Books are made of!

bob

 

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Matt W -Darlo

Member

• Feb 28, 2003

• #35

Wow! Boy do i feel out of my depth here?...Fantastic Photo Nigel, and good luck with the book i will keep my on the shelves ;-)

 

Booga

Wil Wilson

• Feb 28, 2003

• #36

You'll get it Nigel, and when you do I want you to sign my copy. I'm awestruck with this photo, and I feel immensely honoured to see it before it hits the shelves (and it will!). Thank you

 

paula

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• Mar 2, 2003

• #37

A very good read and WOW what a lovely image. The morning colours are so beautiful and the action great.
You are a star!

 

LuBird

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• Mar 2, 2003

• #38

Nigel,you certainly set the stage for a beautiful photo. If your book is written this way,it certainly will be unique.

I always felt there was something lacking in the Bird photo books I've looked at when at Barnes&Nobles Book Store and it is the excitement the photographer felt at the time the photo was taken.

Good Luck with your venture.

 

andy

Well-known member

• Aug 21, 2003

• #39

Nigel

How are you getting on with your book, and do you have a date for its release.

Andy.

 

John N

Well-known member

• Aug 21, 2003

• #40

I can only agree with all the others, I really enjoyed both the story and the photo. Thanks. Can't wait for the book.