Christopher Talbot Frank

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Wild Birds 110 images Created 8 Jun 2011

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  • I photograph any natural subject that presents itself to me like this Red-shouldered Hawk that landed on the roof of my office.  I quickly put on the 300mm Canon telephoto lens to capture the hawk-eyed bird.
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  • I just recently photographed this springtime display of dancing great egrets which are actually fighting on a lake.
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  • When I came upon these super cute baby birds, I knew I could shoot a perfect photo of baby hummingbirds in a nest.
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  • Hiding in a bush I was able to get this amazing photo of a Great Blue Heron landing on a lake.
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  • When I photograph subjects that everyone else shoots, like a flying seagull photo, I make sure that my images stand out by being unique and technically perfect.
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  • When find a subject that I like I may shoot thousands of photos only to chose the one perfect image like this Great Blue Heron in flight above a lake.
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  • I used my Cannon 300mm lens to capture this colorful flying San Diego wild parrot.  The bright green bird stands out from the background.
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  • I used the lush green background trees to make this great egret reflection photo really stand out.
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  • I got this amazing photo of a mating pair of Wood Ducks on the shore of a lake.
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  • I took this photo of a cute Wood Duckling with the baby birds reflection in a lake.
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  • When I saw these two cute Canada Goslings snuggled together, I just had to snap a photo.
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  • I shot this portrait of a young Brown Pelican in San Diego.  I like to photograph these younger sea birds for their red and yellow colors.
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  • I took this super cute photo of a baby duck swimming with its mother.  The deep blue and green background colors offset the duckling and mom nicely.
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  • This San Diego Hummingbird posed for his portrait and let me take a photo of his brightly colored feathers.
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  • When I saw this American White Pelican flying over the water,  I quickly took out my Canon 300mm lens to take a photo of this bird in flight.
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  • I went out to photograph wild birds and got a picture of the colorful green and red San Diego wild parrot from a flock that also lands in Lakeside
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  • I took this unusual photo of Canada Goslings in Lakeside looking at lot like baby dinosaurs. These baby geese were super cute.
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  • I got a great Red-tailed Hawk photo by shooting  at an angle that highlighted the side lit bird of prey against a dark forest background.
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  • I got this colorful photo of Wood Ducks reflecting in a lake.  The vibrant duck stands out against the green forest reflection.
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  • This amazing bird photo of mine gets lost from my other work with all the shades of grey.  The grey Night Heron,  gray background and single red bird eye make for an interesting image.
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  • I took out my 300mm Canon lens and took a photo of this amazing Osprey catching a fish on a lake in San Diego.  This is a rare occurrence in Southern California.
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  • This super cute heart shaped photo I got is of two Canada Goslings. These adorable bids are highlighted by the lush green meadow.
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  • I took this photo to document this Great Blue Heron catching a crawfish.  Backlight makes the birds catch really glow.
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  • I took a picture of the bright colors of this young Brown Pelican in La Jolla. The bluish Pacific Ocean acts as a nice backdrop.
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  • I used my high resolution camera to take a photo of this vibrant flying hummingbird in Southern California.  The brilliant pink, magenta and green colors radiate from this small bird. I stopped the action catching the wings in flight while make eye contact with the cute subject.
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  • I used my Canon 300mm telephoto lens to get this great shot of a mother and Wood Ducklings swimming in a lake.
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  • I had to coax this smart yet curious California Scrub Jay to come close to get this great photo.  The vibrant blue bird sits on the edge of a green pond making eye contact with me.
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  • I took this really cool mirror image photo of a mating pair Ring-necked Ducks reflecting in a lake. The bright colored male swims with his mate on a deep blue lake.
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  • I had to act fast to capture this amazing photo of fighting Great Egrets on a lake.  This rare Southern Californian occurrence was amazing to see.
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  • I was on a cliff when I used my telephoto lens to take a photo of this flying Brown Pelican over rocky the Pacific Coast.  The warm colors of the rocks below compliment the brown hue of the sea bird in flight.  The tack sharp pelican stands out from the soft costal backdrop.
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  • I used my telephoto lens for this close up photo of a vibrant Yellow Finch.  This colorful song bird is a rare site in Southern California.
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  • I photographed these Wood Ducklings swimming in formation with my telephoto  lens to get sharp eye contact with the young birds.  These cute bay ducks warm colors stand out in the blue green lake
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  • I was amazed to photograph this White Pelican landing on a lake in San Diego County.  This is a rare bird to take pictures of in Southern California.
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  • I had to act fast with my telephoto lens to take a photo of this Flying Great Egret.  The sharp focused water bird stand out from the lush green meadow.
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  • I got amazing light in my photo of this common House Finch songbird, The brightly lit orangish bird stands out from the dark green forest backdrop.
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  • I used my telephoto lens to shoot this Flying  Mourning Dove in Southern California.  This game bird in flight is a hunters dream.
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  • I snuck up slowly to photograph this vibrant colored male Wood Duck reflecting in a lake.  I used my telephoto lens to get this sharp photo that show eye contact even in the reflection.  The green forest backdrop reflects in the lake making the well lit water bird stand out.
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  • I had to use a very fast shutter speed on my camera to stop the wing motion of this hummingbird pollenating a flower in Southern California. My photo shows the metallic green colored bird with tack sharp focus stands out from the soft focused flower backdrop.
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  • I had to use my telephoto lens to get this photo of the very shy Black-necked Stilt relecting in Lindo Lake in San Diego County.
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  • I laid on the ground to get this low angle photo of a walking Canada Gosling. My image has eye contact with this super cute and determined bay bird.
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  • I used a fast shutter speed and telephoto lens to get this great photo of a landing Brown Pelican in La Jolla. This colorful sea bird stands out over the blue Pacific Ocean.
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  • I use a special photographic technique to stop the motion of the hummingbird drinking flower nectar in the forest.  The sharply focused fluorescent green bird stands out from the soft focused dark green trees.
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  • I had to act fast to get this amazing photo of a Wood Duckling going after an insect.  The focused baby bird is swimming on a lake next to its sibling.
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  • This vibrant hummingbird in Southern California landed on a branch allowing me to get this amazing photo. My image shows the small birds metallic hues of pink, orange and green which stand out against the soft forest background.<br />
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  • I acted quickly grabbing my telephoto lens to get this photo of a flying Mallard Duck.  This sharp focused water bird in flight stands  out from the soft forest backdrop.
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  • I snapped this cool picture of a landing White Pelican on a blue lake.  His feet cuts through he water throwing up spray.
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  • I set up this natural looking backyard bird bath to photograph wild birds in Southern California.  My photo shows this sharply focused bird bathing in the deep blue water.
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  • I used my telephoto lens to get this amazing photo of a Great Egret in flight reflection.  The bight white birds stands out against the deep green reflecting forest backdrop forming a mirror image.
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  • When I saw perfect light on this Canada Goose, I took out my camera to get this photo.  The well lit water bird stands out for the shaded green grass.
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  • To get this sharp photo of a curious California Scrub Jay, I set up a photo blind.  I chose to set up my blind where the colorful blu bird would get great light against a dark green forest backdrop.
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  • I used my telephoto lens to get this photo of a flying Brown Pelican in La Jolla.  This sharp focused sea bird stands out from the blue Pacific Ocean background.
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  • I took this great photo of an Osprey in flight right after the fishing bird tried for but missed a catch. This Sharp eyed bird stands out from a blue green lake backdrop.
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  • As this hummingbird in flight came in to drink flower nectar, I snapped this sharp photo of the colorful little bird. This vibrant Southern California hummer stand out from the brown dirt background.
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  • I used side light to photograph this glowing White Pelican Reflection.  The swimming water bird stands out from the dark green forest reflection.
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  • I took this photo of swimming Wood Ducks on a  lake in Southern California.  The vibrant colored male water bird is in pursuit of his mate.
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  • When I saw the large birds coming in, a grabbed my camera and took this photo of a Great Egret landing on a lake.  The white water bird almost looks like it is dancing while reflecting in a lush green forest lined lake.
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  • I took this cute photo of a Canada Gosling walking down a patin the woods.
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  • I took this great shot of this wild parrot on a sunflower in my Southern California backyard garden.  This color San Diego naturalized colorful bird sits atop a bright yellow sunflower.
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  • I got great lighting for my photo of this Great Blue Heron on a Southern California lake. The nice light makes the large bird really stand out from the blue green water.
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  • I used special photographic equipment to take this image of a side lit Hummingbird in Southern California.  The stop action photo and great lighting make this metallic colored little bird stand out.
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  • I used my telephoto lens to get this photo of a White Pelican taking off.  The large fresh water bird is over a Southern California Lake.
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  • I followed this Canada Gosling chasing a bug this get this great photo of the young bird pursuing a meal.  The little goose's eyes are trained flying insect.
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  • I used special photography equipment to photograph this vibrant flying hummingbird in Southern California. The little bird has sharp colors while still having wing movement.
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  • I had to act fast to take this photo of an Active Great Blue Heron.  The large water bird is crossing a path to get from one lake to another.
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  • I used my telephoto lens to get a photo of the curious wild parrot in San Diego County.  This vibrant green and red naturalized Southern California bird stands out in the forest.
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  • I used specialized photography equipment to take this close up photo of a glowing hummingbird in Southern California.  The vibrant colors radiate from this tiny super cute bird.
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  • I used a telephoto lens to take this photo of a colorful young Brown Pelican in La Jolla.  The sea birds bright red and yellow colors stand out from the soft blue Pacific Ocean backdrop.
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  • I used special photography equipment to get this stop motion hummingbird photo in Southern California.  This sharp stop action image has great lighting against a soft green forest backdrop.
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  • White Pelican gliding on a lake in San Diego County.  The large fresh water bird cuts through the blue lake waters in Southern California
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  • I used my telephoto lens to get this photo of a colorful male Wood Duck swimming in a lake.   The vibrant game bird reflects in the blue green water.
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  • I had to act fast to get this photo of a Great Egret skimming a lake.  The large water bird casts a reflection as it lands on a dark green forest lined lake.
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  • I took this cute photo of Mallard Ducklings Swimming With Their Mother on a refreshing blue green lake.  The adorable baby ducks and mother duck reflect in the clear waters.
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  • I used a special photograph technique to take this photo of a vibrant flying hummingbird in Southern California.  This stop-motion photograph shows the brilliant metallic colors of this small Southern California bird.
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  • I used my telephoto lens to take this photo of a mating pair of Ring-necked Ducks.  The water birds are swimming in a blue-green lake.
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  • I snuck up and photographed this young Black-Crowned Night-Heron hunting on a lake. This large water bird reflects in the blue waters of the green forest.
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  • I used my telephoto lens total a photo of this very ugly Mud Chick on a lake.  This super cute water bird looks like it is ready for Halloween.
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  • I took this super cute photo of a white duck with a dwarf which at first I thought was a baby and it's mother. These ducks are swimming in a clear blue lake.
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  • I used my telephoto close up lens to take this photo of a hummingbird buzzing towards a flower to pollinate it.  The vibrant little bird has its eyes on brink pink flower.
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  • USA, California,    A Great Egret (Ardea alba) reflecting in a lake.
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  • USA, California, A Hummingbird in Southern California
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  • USA, California,  A young Brown Pelican in La Jolla
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  • USA, California,   A Hummingbird in Southern California.
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego; A Red Shoulder Hawk in Lakeside
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego; A Hummingbird flying in Lakeside
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  • USA, California,  San Diego, Red Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)  Soaring
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego:; Great Blue Heron in Lakeside
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego:; Great Blue Heron in Lakeside
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  • USA; California; La Jolla; San Diego:; Rare Osprey in La Jolla
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego; A mother bird feeding her babies in Lakeside
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  • USA; California; San Diego; Lakeside; Wood duckling on the shoreline of Lindo Lake
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  • USA; California; La Jolla; San Diego; A Pelican Flying over the Pacific Coast
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  • USA; California; La Jolla; San Diego; A Pelican Flying over the Pacific Coast
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  • USA, California,  A young Brown Pelican in La Jolla
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego; Mallard Duckling in Lakeside
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  • USA, California,    A Great Egret (Ardea alba) flying over in a lake.
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  • USA, California,   A Hummingbird pollinating a flower in Southern California.
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  • USA, California   A Sparrow (Passer domesticus) hiding in the reeds in San Diego County.
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  • USA; California; Lakeside; San Diego; Canada Goose in Lakeside
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  • USA, California,    A Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) eating its prey
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  • USA, California,  A Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) relflecting in a lake.
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