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jeff lapoint
Nov-06-2006, 04:05 PM
I recently had my final California shoot before the move to Chicago. I had a few hours off during a crazy month and decided to check out SJWS one last time. I had been hearing the the osprey was back in full force and they certainly did not disappoint.


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Got a little comorant show before I left as well.

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I have been told that there are several bobcats living in the area around SJWS, but I have never even seen any much less photographed them. Kinda an Irvine urban legend...or at least I thought. I turned around during an osprey/comorant break and to my surprise I was standing 20ft from San Joaquin's bigfoot (in really crappy lighting too)

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It was tough conditions and all I had was the 400 5.6. I'm really really missing the 500's IS:cry...

All in all a wonderful last day in CA!

Thanks for the look:thumb

-j
ysr612
Nov-06-2006, 04:21 PM
wow love the cat pictures
David_S85
Nov-06-2006, 04:25 PM
Jeff, you did an admirable job on the kitty with your 400. Welcome to the area!
Dick on Aruba
Nov-06-2006, 04:57 PM
Great series Jeff. The cat is beautiful.

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.
Harryb
Nov-06-2006, 04:58 PM
Outstanding shots. I hope you got some warm clothing for your new location.
raptorcaptor
Nov-06-2006, 05:21 PM
Excellent series Jeff!:thumb At least you got the bobcat in full frame!
JohnDC
Nov-06-2006, 05:41 PM
Jeff --- I'd heard about bobcats being there, too. Thanks for the confirming evidence. I've only been to the refuge once. You just gave me the incentive to go back. --- John
jwear
Nov-06-2006, 07:27 PM
good shooting and bob :clap :thumb
kdog
Nov-06-2006, 07:34 PM
That last shot may be the best bobcat photo I've ever seen. :clap
ehughes
Nov-06-2006, 07:37 PM
What a treat, great capture :thumb
gluwater
Nov-06-2006, 08:03 PM
The Osprey shots are good but that last Bobcat is sweet! So where are your shots from up here? I know you have them, I was there taking them next to you.
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 03:47 AM
wow love the cat pictures

Thanks! I was lucky to get them:D
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 03:50 AM
Jeff, you did an admirable job on the kitty with your 400. Welcome to the area!

Thanks David! I've been really enjoying Chicago so far. You think that will end come Jan/Feb?:dunno Any suggestions on where to shoot some wildlife? Nick showed me Starved Rock a few weekends ago and I'm itching to geet back and see those eagles again.

Most of my bobcat shots didnt work out so well with the 400 and no tripod, but I glad I got the few that I did.

-j
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 03:52 AM
Great series Jeff. The cat is beautiful.

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.

Thanks Dick! You have anything like that on Aruba? Looking at your photos it seems like you have tons of wildlife to work with. Nice Gallery!:thumb
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 03:54 AM
Outstanding shots. I hope you got some warm clothing for your new location.
Thanks Harry. Yeah, my San Diego "heavy coat" is already not enough and its only fall. Crap.:huh
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 03:55 AM
Excellent series Jeff!:thumb At least you got the bobcat in full frame!

Thanks Glen. Well full frame after some cropping:dunno
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 03:56 AM
Jeff --- I'd heard about bobcats being there, too. Thanks for the confirming evidence. I've only been to the refuge once. You just gave me the incentive to go back. --- John

Talk to the people at the visitor's center. There is a lady in the back that has been logging all the times she see the bobcats. She also knows exactly where the ospreys have been hanging out. Good luck!
jeff lapoint
Nov-07-2006, 02:30 PM
good shooting and bob :clap :thumb

Thanks Jeff. Sorry I missed you guys while I was still in LA. I may be back in town at the end of this month...maybe we can do a quick shoot then:wink
dbaker1221
Nov-07-2006, 04:51 PM
sweet pics! & your moving into this area in time for the nice cold weather:D
jeff lapoint
Nov-08-2006, 01:14 PM
That last shot may be the best bobcat photo I've ever seen. :clap

Thanks so much!
BigAl
Nov-09-2006, 10:08 PM
Nice last series Jeff, but that kitty steals the show. Well done! :clap