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Dan Walters

@danwal2.bsky.social

Photographer and instructor specializing in bird photography. Living in Colorado gives me so many photo opportunities.

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I am very happy to be co-leading with Lisa Langell Photography during her 2025 Magic of Hummingbird workshop. There are so many amazing photo opportunities! Make sure you sign up for The Click for early access and details!
www.langellphotography.com/signup
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2

01.05.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another great morning co-leading with Lisa Langell at Anastasia State Park during Florida's Photo Fest. Our group had a great time photographing some very active birds.
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2
#florida #floridasphotofest #tamronusa #withmytamron #birdphotography

26.04.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where's Breakfast??
Great egret chicks demanding room service from Mom. Egret chicks are ready to fly after 6 or 7 weeks.
Florida's Photo Fest
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2
1/800 f/6.3 ISO 800
#florida #alligatorfarm #canonr6photography #tamron #withmytamron

25.04.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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American Avocet.
One of my favorite birds to photograph here in Colorado.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/2500 f/4 ISO 400
#Colorado #coloradobirds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #canonr6photography

05.04.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Springtime in the Rockies means the blue herons are working on their nests in Colorado!
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/2000 f/4 ISO 800
#Colorado #coloradobirds #birdsinflightphotography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #canonr6photography

02.04.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adult bald eagle bringing food back to the nest. At least one eaglet in the nest. Hard to see when they are so small!
Canon R6
1/2000 f/4 ISO 1600
#Colorado #coloradobirds #birdphotography #birdsinflightphotography #wildlifephotography #canonr6photography

29.03.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Golden Glide
Pelicans at first light at Chatfield State Park in Colorado.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
#coloradobirds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography

22.03.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This expressive red-winged blackbird was announcing spring is around the corner!
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/2000 f/4 ISO 320
#canonr6photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography

01.03.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I was fortunate to work with some amazing photo instructors during Lisa Langell's Magic of Cowboys workshop in Arizona. So many amazing photo opportunities!
#tamronUSA #withmytamron #Arizona #canonr6photography
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2

25.02.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a beautiful but cold morning photographing this coyote in Colorado.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/3200 f/4 ISO 400
#Colorado #canonr6photography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

18.02.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The overcast skies made for perfect high-key photography conditions!
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/2000 f/4 ISI 1250
#Colorado #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #canonr6photography

15.02.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bald eagle during a beautiful morning in Colorado.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
#colorado #birdphotography #wildlifephotography

09.02.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a feeding frenzy this morning for these hooded mergansers in Colorado.
Canon R6 500mm f/4L
#Colorado #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #canonr6photography

07.02.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The overcast skies made for perfect high key photography conditions.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/2000 f/4 ISO 1250
#colorado #birdphotograhy #canonR6 #wildlifephotography

03.02.2025 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Orcas in Alaska. Summer of 2024. Looking forward to heading back for the month of June co-leading with Lisa Langell.
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2
#tamronUSA #CanonR6
#alaska #wildlifephotograhy

29.01.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The snow and overcast light made for perfect high-key photo opportunities.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/1250 f/4.5 ISO 800
#Colorado #wildlifephotography #canonr6photography #naturephotography

26.01.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow Goose
The golden light of the setting sun created a soft glow that helped enhance the white plumage.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/2000 f/7.1 ISO 800
#wildlifephotography #birdphotography #canonr6photography

23.01.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sandhill Cranes
The fresh snow and behavior helped make this image stand out.
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2
1/1250 f/8 ISO 1000
#canonr6photography #tamronusa #withmytamron #birdphotography #wildlifephotography

23.01.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! In the teens each morning. But had nice snow last week and good steam this week.

23.01.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good video! Could have used these at Bosque the last couple weeks!

22.01.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful image and light!

22.01.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

22.01.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cranes, sun, and mist made for a beautiful morning in New Mexico. Our group had a terrific day during Lisa Langell's Photo Artistry workshop in New Mexico.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/640 f/5.6 ISO 6400
#Birdphotography #CanonR6 #NewMexico #birdwatching #sunrise

22.01.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Using a slow shutter speed is one of the techniques taught by me and Lisa Langell during her Photo Artistry workshop in New Mexico. This technique creates some very artistic images.
Canon R6
500mm f/4l
1/30 f/16 ISO 640
#canonr6photography #birdphotography #slowshutterphotography

21.01.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sandhill Crane Feather
Canon R6
Tamron 90mm Macro f/2.8
1/100 f/16 ISO 1000
#canonr6photography #tamronusa #withmytamron #macrophotography

20.01.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The bare trees and stark vegetation made for some nice black-and-white photography at Bosque del Apache.
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2
Tamron 90mm macro f/2.8
#NewMexico #bosquedelapache #naturephotography #CANON #WithmyTamron #tamronusa

18.01.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our group had a beautiful morning at Bosque del Apache. Wildlife, landscapes and ICM's during Lisa Langell's Photo Artistry workshop in New Mexico.
Canon R6
Tamron 150-600 G2
#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #canonr6photography #tamronusa #WithmyTamron

17.01.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sandhill crane on a cold January morning.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
#birdphotography #wildlifephotography #CanonR6

17.01.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice! Been out there this week and it's been great!

14.01.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The sandhill cranes took flight just as the full moon rose above the low clouds. It was a fantastic end to a great day during Lisa Langell's Photo Artistry workshop in New Mexico.
Canon R6
500mm f/4L
1/500 f/4 ISO 2000
#canonR6 #birdphotography #FullMoon #wildlifephotography

14.01.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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