Rookery Overload!

[Kirwin]

Hi all,

What a day! I had the opportunity to shoot with Trish, Harry, and Richard. All of them were shooting with Nikon dslr's, but none the less, I was welcomed even with my Lumix pea shooter. :roflI know I captured at least 300 images, and I was shooting conservative.:huh We finished the day with more conversation over a delicious meal! (Italian prepared grouper.... mmmm). What a friendly group of folks!

The rookery was incredible... I did not know where to start. Everywhere you looked, there were birds! My pictures reflect this also... absolutely no theme just random pics of what I observed. I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to critique- good or bad. Thanks for looking...

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981388-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981386-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981385-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981390-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981383-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981382-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981380-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981378-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981377-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981376-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981375-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981374-L.jpg

[Steve Cavigliano]

Fine, fine, fine shots Kirwin :thumb :thumb You didn't miss a beat using your "pea-shooter"


Very sharp, nice detail and nice rich color. Ya done good :clap


Thanks for sharing these,
Steve

[Andy]

i'm impressed with you and your lumix! well done well done

[ginger_55]

wonderful shots, kirwin,

g

[Harryb]

Hey Kevin.

Outstanding shots, everyone of em. You did a fine job there. :clap

It was a fine day. I enjoyed meeting you and it was great to hook up with Richard and Trish again. We shoot well, ate well, and enjoyed the fine company. It don't get much better than yesterday.

[bfjr]

Your images, ROCK
your day, Rocks
Your company, Rocks
FZ ROCKS, I knew this one already :D

Nuth said :thumb

[Kirwin]

Thanks Steve...

It's was fun snappin' pics with other D Grinners! Appreciate you stoppin' by!


Fine, fine, fine shots Kirwin :thumb :thumb You didn't miss a beat using your "pea-shooter"


Very sharp, nice detail and nice rich color. Ya done good :clap


Thanks for sharing these,
Steve

[jwear]

YEP you and Ben just show us all how stupid we are to spend this $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on dslr = du stupid loss of revenue :D great shots and you got to meet Harry :thumb

[Aussie_bluey]

Lovely lot of photos, well done. :clap
Tim

[gaylenick]

Kirwin -

What a beautiful group of shots. I enjoyed everyone of them. Outstanding! It was great meeting you yesterday.

Gayle

Hi all,

What a day! I had the opportunity to shoot with Trish, Harry, and Richard. All of them were shooting with Nikon dslr's, but none the less, I was welcomed even with my Lumix pea shooter. :roflI know I captured at least 300 images, and I was shooting conservative.:huh We finished the day with more conversation over a delicious meal! (Italian prepared grouper.... mmmm). What a friendly group of folks!

The rookery was incredible... I did not know where to start. Everywhere you looked, there were birds! My pictures reflect this also... absolutely no theme just random pics of what I observed. I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to critique- good or bad. Thanks for looking...

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981388-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981386-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981385-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981390-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981383-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981382-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981380-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981378-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981377-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981376-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981375-L.jpg

http://timebandit.smugmug.com/photos/21981374-L.jpg

[Trish323]

Hi kevin,
It was so nice to meet and shoot and talk! Your shots are Fantastic! Each one! That camera is something else! You certsinly know how to make it hummmm!

Again, it was a real pleasure to share a great day! Hope we can do it again soon!

[Kirwin]

Thanks Andy,

One downside to the Lumix...

With only one light cam to carry... you just can't help not being a Shirpa for Harry!:rofl

The group I shot with was great... and look forward to hopefully meeting with them again!:D

i'm impressed with you and your lumix! well done well done

[Harryb]

Thanks Andy,

One downside to the Lumix...

With only one light cam to carry... you just can't help not being a Shirpa for Harry!:rofl


:huh Why is that a "downside"? :dunno

[Raine]

Hi Kirwin,

I'm new to the group but just wanted to let you know that you take some awesome photos.

Raine

[Kirwin]

Thanks Ginger... I'm glad you enjoyed!

wonderful shots, kirwin,


g

[Kirwin]

Hey Harry!

Thanks... Appreciate your sharing of this wonderful rookery. I would not have been able to capture this many shots in a lifetime of searching through marsh and wetlands. I'm glad you decided not to keep this a secret- and for that I am grateful.

Your right. "It don't get much better than yesterday." I look forward to more "yesterday's" with this group, and whoever else joins in for the fun!


We shoot well, ate well, and enjoyed the fine company. It don't get much better than yesterday.

[Kirwin]

Hi Ben,

To bad you're on the left coast, instead of the right coast. I'm sure it would be a blast "shootin" with you! Thanks for kind words!

Your images, ROCK
your day, Rocks
Your company, Rocks
FZ ROCKS, I knew this one already :D

Nuth said :thumb

[Kirwin]

Hey Jeff,

You guys aren't stupid! I was droolin' the whole time over their equipment! Right now this cam fits my budget and needs, but boy I would love to shoot with the big guns! Thanks for havin' a look-see... and am glad you enjoyed!

YEP you and Ben just show us all how stupid we are to spend this $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on dslr = du stupid loss of revenue :D great shots and you got to meet Harry :thumb

[Kirwin]

Thanks Tim,

Always enjoy your vibrant and colorful images. Appreciate ya' taking a sneak peek at the pics.

Lovely lot of photos, well done. :clap
Tim

[bfjr]

Hey Jeff,

You guys aren't stupid! I was droolin' the whole time over their equipment! Right now this cam fits my budget and needs, but boy I would love to shoot with the big guns! Thanks for havin' a look-see... and am glad you enjoyed!

:agree 100%

[Kirwin]

Hi Gayle,

Thank you.

It was great meeting you also! Hopefully are paths will cross again at the "Rookery"! I know that I definitely want to get back to your beautiful city with the family. Your home town is so rich in history!

Kirwin -

What a beautiful group of shots. I enjoyed everyone of them. Outstanding! It was great meeting you yesterday.

Gayle

[Kirwin]

Hi Trish!

Back at ya! Agree... we need to have another "safari" real soon. I need another Italian raspberry soda:D at the place we dined! Thanks for stoppin' by!

Hi kevin,
It was so nice to meet and shoot and talk! Your shots are Fantastic! Each one! That camera is something else! You certsinly know how to make it hummmm!

Again, it was a real pleasure to share a great day! Hope we can do it again soon!

[Kirwin]

:smile6 :smile6 :smile6 :smile6 :smile6 :smile6
Thanks Raine... and WELCOME TO DIGITAL GRIN!!!:clap

I hope to see some of your images posted real soon!:thumb



Hi Kirwin,

I'm new to the group but just wanted to let you know that you take some awesome photos.

Raine

[MuskyDude]

Another thread I completely missed... Until now!!! These are utterly beautiful Kirwin, all of them. :clap + :thumb x 2. Details, colors, exposure, composition, you got it.

Young Jedi. :nod

AJ

[Kirwin]

Ha!!
I would like to place an order for my "I shirpa'ed for Harry" T-shirt!:lol4

:huh Why is that a "downside"? :dunno

[Kirwin]

Hi AJ,

Thanks for taking a peek. Appreciate your kind words. By no means a Jedi... just another person shootin' some pics.

Another thread I completely missed... Until now!!! These are utterly beautiful Kirwin, all of them. :clap + :thumb x 2. Details, colors, exposure, composition, you got it.

Young Jedi. :nod

AJ

[huskey8]

Hay buddy really nice job with that little camera I really enjoyed meeting you and trish if you ever want to come down this way just give me a call and Ill show you around.
Richard
Ps you can get my phone # from Harry or email me

[Kirwin]

Thanks Richard!

Appreciate the invite! I have family flying in the first and second weeks of June, but after that I'm free. I will get in touch.:thumb

Hay buddy really nice job with that little camera I really enjoyed meeting you and trish if you ever want to come down this way just give me a call and Ill show you around.
Richard
Ps you can get my phone # from Harry or email me

[SusanB]

Outstanding job Kirwin! :thumb :clap :clap :clap

Do you know what the name of the flat billed white bird is? This is the first time I've seen that one.

Susan

[Kirwin]

Thanks Susan!

It's a Roseate Spoonbill... It was the first time I had ever seen one also!

Outstanding job Kirwin! :thumb :clap :clap :clap

Do you know what the name of the flat billed white bird is? This is the first time I've seen that one.

Susan

[Khaos]

Fantastic set. The spoonbill and heron are awesome. Amazingly sharp.:thumb :thumb

[Kirwin]

Thanks Khaos for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed.



Fantastic set. The spoonbill and heron are awesome. Amazingly sharp.:thumb :thumb