tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10925029603636148982024-03-13T22:37:58.209-07:00Raymond BarlowTestimonialsNikon Canon slr dslr long lens focus help educate teach instructor photography photographer workshop skills techniques nature natural bird birding animals Raymond Barlow workshopsRaymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-31547063430746748452013-01-30T06:53:00.001-08:002015-12-27T13:22:58.453-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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"Had a great day at the Raptor Conservatory with Ray. <br />
Learned a lot about photographing birds. The staff there were very knowledgeable.<br />
The group size was just right.<br />
Had a perfect day for it and I am looking forward to the "Birds in Flight" workshop.<br />
Thanks Ray!"<br />
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-26388327387788642792012-04-04T11:21:00.000-07:002015-12-27T13:22:43.604-08:00The Three French!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"> Last year, Costa Rica was just a dream, meeting </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">We enjoyed every moment of this tour. Fantastic places for </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">shooting, incredible colors, amazing nature and nice weather….</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Costa Rica is really a paradise for birders. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Sharing this </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">tour with Ray gave us the feeling as if </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">We had a lot of fun and for sure, we will come back and live new adventures.</span></div>
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Hi Ray,<br />
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It was tough to come up just 2 images from this<br />
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This was a great workshop and I got a<br />
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weather conditions, giving me lots of variety.<br />
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It is worth every minute of the 8 hour drive to get there.<br />
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-87328668150465104392012-01-31T15:58:00.000-08:002015-12-27T13:23:44.310-08:00Brita Brookes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Muskoka in the Snowstorm<br />
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to come back for another try! Practice, practice, practice...<br />
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time to attend the East Coast sessions you are offering and </div>
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Thanks again it was worth the drive.<br />
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-24216960383672192972012-01-27T07:27:00.000-08:002015-12-27T13:23:53.824-08:00Annette Jewel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-22379824404829198692012-01-26T13:19:00.000-08:002015-12-27T13:24:02.315-08:00Julie Hodgins<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thank you so much for the wonderful Snowy Owl Workshop this past weekend at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. What a treat it was to finally be able to see this beautiful owl up close! I have attempted trying to find this amazing owl in the wild, but have never had much luck. I found your instructions and tips very helpful. </div>
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As I looked through my images, I could see the improvements as the day went on from your helpful tips! I can't wait to join you for many more workshops in the future!<br />
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-74304558095839109742012-01-25T17:53:00.000-08:002015-12-27T13:24:11.904-08:00Garry Coldwells<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-52636420620973302982011-12-05T10:56:00.000-08:002015-12-27T13:24:35.917-08:00John Reed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Greetings Ray<br />
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Just wanted to share with you some images that I have taken at I guess now 5 workshops that I have taken with you. Really would like to say a HUGE THANKS as I noted I am getting back into photography after 20 years and boy have things changed. Each workshop I have been able to come away with some super shots and its largely due to your guidance, suggestions throughout the various shoots, keeping the group happy maintaining sight lines and focus on customer service. You seem to make this happen seamlessly. Its hard work with different personalities and various skill levels. Congrats.<br />
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On a final note allowing me to use you favourite lens, to the detriment of your shooting, in helping me in my decisions on what equipment to purchase really speaks to the focus on your customer. I cannot thank you enough.<br />
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Being my first workshop with you, I found your instruction on creative photography and knack for setting up wonderful perches, provided the group with some fantastic opportunities to capture these amazing birds. I found It easy to get lost while shooting these beautiful creatures, but thanks for reminding us to check our camera settings during the shoot, as this helped me capture some of the best images I have taken to date.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Their ability to spot and identify the amazing </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I have been following Ray Barlow’s website for at least 3 years and have enjoyed nature photography through the use of a manual 500mm f4 lens which served me well but had some limitations. I had agonized over a new long lens purchase and re-kindled an interest in the special elements which Ray has continued to place on his website. </span> <span style="color: black;"><br /><br />His avian images are truly remarkable in terms of resolution, variety of subject, and unparalleled skill in documentation. When I realized that most of his photographs were obtained with a Nikon 200-400mm lens and occasional amplification with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tele</span>-extenders I decided to follow suit. </span> <span style="color: black;"><br /><br />This lens has become my favorite in a variety of situations which include a recent canoe trip on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe and lots of hobby work around Vermont where I reside. In spite of loving the lens and feeling comfortable with it in most situations, I wanted to understand how Ray can use it hand-held and obtain wonderful macro images of tiny subjects. </span> <span style="color: black;"><br /><br />Most importantly, bird flight photography requires lots of practice and acquired skill, and I clearly admit that most of my best images were probably accidents, more a product of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">auto-focus</span> and high speed motor drive than unbridled skill. </span> <span style="color: black;"><br /><br />In early April of this year I traveled to Toronto for a several day meeting and planned to extend my stay to spend a much anticipated day one-on-one with Ray Barlow. In the weeks prior to the visit he maintained e-mail and telephone contact and helped me to understand just what we would be doing for the day. It was one of the most important photographic experiences I have had, with Ray helping me to clarify camera and lens settings for rapid sequence photography.</span><span style="color: black;">He understands the environment which surrounds his subjects and has become as much a naturalist as a master photographic technician. He has a unique method of finding whatever bird is in the migratory path or indigenous to his Canadian locale. He is understated and very friendly. </span> <span style="color: black;"><br /><br />As I read the comments from others who have had the privilege of working with Ray either in a workshop or just some advice long distance through his website, it is apparent that everyone has the same positive experiences I have described. We spent most of the day talking about photography, finding and photographing bluebirds, and eventually locating some red-necked grebes which are indeed especially beautiful subjects.<br /><br />As a physician who is involved in teaching medical students and residents on a daily basis, I am particularly interested in how others get their points across. Ray posseses a special quality that endears him to HIS students and allows them to ask whatever is on their mind without feeling intimidated or uncomfortable. I am fortunate to have been one of those students and am privileged to realize that I have a new friend who likes and understands my extracurricular passion.<br /><br />Bob Sofferman</span><br />
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Raymond Barlow workshops allow me to capture images that are extremely difficult and time consuming to achieve in the field. When I am on a tight deadline and need impressive images, Ray’s workshops deliver. Moreover, he has offered his lenses for use which again has helped me capture the images I need.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.andrewmclachlan.ca">Andrew McLachlan</a></div>
Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-54010090037691792492010-05-06T08:12:00.001-07:002015-12-27T13:28:39.411-08:00Robert Zakrison<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last Sunday I was on one of Ray Barlow's 'Birds in Flight' workshops. I did a rough review of my images once I was home. Out of about 400 total images, I'm down to 190 which could all be considered 'keepers'.<br />
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I got GREAT flying shots of all the birds except the kestrel, and he's so quick, just like Ray said, it takes practice. It was great seeing one so close up though. I really appreciated the 'in field' tips as to shooting position relative to the birds and camera settings. That helped immensely!<br />
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I highly recommend Ray's workshop for the instruction and the high success rate of great images. The other photographers were also a lot of fun!<br />
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Robert Zakrison,<br />
Toronto</div>
Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-14093967294238920812010-04-28T13:54:00.000-07:002015-12-27T13:28:45.382-08:00Carmelo Cannova<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What a fantastic one on one songbird workshop I had with you last Sunday. It was worth every penny. The amount of information that I got from you will speed up my learning. The weather condition was not good but you made the best of it and we came home with some fantastic shots.<br />
Thank you for taking time to answer my many questions and above all teaching me so much in such a short time. If I had to do it again I would not hesitate a bit.<br />
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Regards<br />
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Carmelo<br />
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Raymond Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253231632675736809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092502960363614898.post-33565719698433591302010-03-07T17:37:00.000-08:002015-12-27T13:28:51.108-08:00Bill Wakeham<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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First let me say I participated in one of Ray’s workshops in Nov. of ’09 and though there was an issue w/the raptor handler.....lost.....Ray not only maintained contact w/the handler to vector him to the shoot site, but he also interacted w/us, the participants, talking photography and techniques for shooting BIFs.<br />
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By the end of the day I don’t think there was one disappointed photographer due to Ray’s personality and expertise.<br />
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But the raptor shoot isn’t the reason I’m writing this testimonial; the reason is to show how Ray goes that extra step to help photographers and to thank Ray for helping me.<br />
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Back on Feb. 10th I was given the opportunity to photograph a hockey game (Feb. 20th) between U of New Hampshire and the U of Vermont for an ad group at UNH.<br />
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Having never shot a hockey game (tough indoor lighting and fast movement) I was in a quandary to what lens(es) to rent (I knew my 2 lenses weren’t suitable for the task).<br />
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I put out a couple of questions to other photographers (including Ray) who recommended fast primes and/or fast zooms.<br />
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Now remember, this is 3 months after spending a few hours shooting raptors w/Ray and I was 1 in a group of about 12.....Ray not only remembered me, he quickly started giving me in depth suggestions (link to his shots of hockey games) on how to shoot the game via emails. He also offered to call me and help me w/some post processing tricks he had learned from his experience in shooting hockey games.<br />
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To say the least, I was overwhelmed by his willingness to put aside his tasks and spend time talking me through the process.<br />
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I received an email Friday, Mar. 5th from the UNH ad group and it began with the exclamation “WOW”.....I don’t think I would have received this enthusiastic response without Ray’s help.<br />
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Thank you so very much Ray<br />
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Bill Wakeham<br />
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