First BIF captures

I had the opportunity to take a 3 day 1100 mile round trip for birds with a buddy of mine last week. We hit Red Rocks Lake NWR in Montana. Over 85 species of birds at any given time. These are the first BIF attempts with my gear. I have quiet a few photos to go through. I hope to have a few from the trip to post when I get back from camping this weekend. Thanks for looking, Cole

Canon EOS 5D Mark II • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary @484mm • 1/1000 • f/7.1 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/uRtH​E7 Blue Winged Teal Morning 6-14-15 1 by Cole W, on Flickr

Canon EOS 5D Mark II • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary @484mm • 1/1000 • f/7.1 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/tZmt​YS Tern in flight 6-14-15 by Cole W, on Flickr

Canon EOS 5D Mark II • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary @484mm • 1/1000 • f/7.1 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/tZw9​an Gull 6-14-15 by Cole W, on Flickr

Canon EOS 5D Mark II • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary @484mm • 1/1000 • f/7.1 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/uT2j​td American Avocet Landing 6-14-15 by Cole W, on Flickr

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rrblint wrote in post #17604550
These are very nice. I particularly like the reflections in the "over water" shots.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #17604977
Wonderful selection of BIFs, well done.

Snydremark wrote in post #17604982
That's a great variety to start out with; particularly nice catching that teal on the wing. They're fast, small suckers.

Thanks all, I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

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2n10 wrote in post #17606737
Good job and variety.

Pagman wrote in post #17607080
Very nice shots.

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daverator wrote in post #17607117
Nice series Cole. watch out tho, BIF is addictive! I'm up in the north east corner of Montana, right next to Medicine Lake NWR. Give a shout if you head up this way!

Peter2516 wrote in post #17607147
Very nice congrats Cole.

Thank You for the kind remarks! Cole

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