So lucky today with my camera

[Gary March]

I was in Montana for the last few days. I was so excited to get this shot, but more excited when they crawled upon the ice. Hope you guys enjoy them.
Gary March

 

[Pat Gregory]

Awesome Gary! Simply awesome! You truly have a gift with the camera my friend. God bless you and your family. Pat

 

[Hitch]

Sweet Gary! Incredible chance and you nailed it.

Hitch

 

[Derek and Xena]

Is that Freezeout Lake? Awesome pictures by the way!!! What are the chances of that?!!

 

[MLBob Furia]

Gary,

Reminded me of this decorative of a Trumpeter with a carved neck collar I did quite a few years (decades?) back.

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Wish I'd had access to photo reference like yours back in the day.

 

[NickR]

Wow, that is phenomenal! I'm not sure what is more amazing, the photo quality or the amazing opportunity to photgraph six bands on two swans!

Well, my pics don't match up to that, but I'm going to post them anyway!

NR

 

[TimJ]

Excellent! Thanks for showing them to us.

Tim

 

[Kevin Weir]

Gary,

You blew it for me. After seeing that I doubt I'll ever go for swans again. You lucky son of a gun. Awesome.

 

[Brad Bortner]

Great shots Gary. Want me to run the numbers for you and give you some history on the birds?

 

[Jim Bucko]

Gary,
I alway enjoy your posts! You are truly gifted with the camera and in a place that offers you the opportunity to share it all with us.
Thanks you, made my night!
Jim Bucko

 

[Yukon Mike]

Holy cow! What a great set of photos. Well done Gary.

Mike

 

[Steve Steffy]

Wow...what a rare opportunity! Great shots Gary, those are absolutely outstanding!

Steve

 

[Chuck J]

Spactacular pictures Gary!

If you don't mind, I'd like to use that second picture for a new neck pattern? I'm about to start 7 more swans but need to add some varitey.

Thanks for sharing these,
Chuck

 

[Carl]

I think you can send in the pics to the banding center, they would probably like to get a report on where they were & when!

COOL PICS!

 

[Hitch]

Gary,
Wish I'd had access to photo reference like yours back in the day.

You do now.

 

[Gary March]

Pat, Yhanks for the nice comments.
Hitch, It means alot comming from you. You have always inspired me to get better with my camera. By the way, these were taken with my new 7D.
Derek, They were in a little marsh near ovando,Montana. Just a short hike.
Thanks Kevin for the nice comments.
Jim, I never know if I should post pics or not. I just want to share Gods creations with everyone on this site. Thanks for the comments.
Chuck, Let me post some close ups for you when I get home tonight. I have lots of different ideas for your neck patterns.
Carl, I have already sent in the information.

Thanks everybody for the encouragement. Its amazing how many photo's one needs to take to get a good one.
Gary march

 

[Chris Glennon]

Gary,

Speaking for myself, please don't hesitate to post your pictures. I've been going through withdrawal for what seems like two or three months now!

I think you'll be proud of the pictures of those swans for many years to come!

I'm about convinced that I need to move to your part of the country. I live in Atlanta, GA and have to drive too far to get on any water that is not already covered up with other folks. Much less a body of water that has ducks on it. Then, of course, there are the longer duck hunting seasons you guys enjoy!

Thanks for sharing.

Chris

 

[Chuck J]

Chuck, Let me post some close ups for you when I get home tonight. I have lots of different ideas for your neck patterns.

Gary march

Great Gary...I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in seeing more pictures.

Chuck

 

[gregbires]

Gary as always unbelievable. You just never run out of different things to photograph for us. Greg MLB

 

[Gary March]

I hope these help you. They are not the best but, hopefully you will get some ideas.

Gary March