more flight shots

[Harryb]

Hi you'll,

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[jeff lapoint]

great set! as per the usual they are all very nicehttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

my favorite is the last one with the full wing span shown...exceptional capture!

-j (doc jeff now?)

[ehughes]

Great stuff as usual Harry, I like the pose in the 1st one

Ed


Hi you'll,

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[marlof]

Great stuff as usual Harry, I like the pose in the 1st one

:agree , it's nice to see the landing gear pointing down.

[MuskyDude]

Terrific series as usual Harry. :thumb Thanks for sharing!


AJ

[Harryb]

great set! as per the usual they are all very nicehttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

my favorite is the last one with the full wing span shown...exceptional capture!

-j (doc jeff now?)
Thanks you Jeff. I'm happy with that last shot because its a hard one to get. You have to shoot handheld because they are right above your head.

[Dee]

I still say you make it look too easy! :-) :):

[ginger_55]

That one above your head is a "bi..........a difficult shot". I lose sight of the bird entirely and stand there like an idiot trying to figure out where he/it went.

Good shots, Harry.

ginger

[keving54]

Very impressive shots, Harry. Just joined this forum, so hopefully this post comes out okay!

Nice to see you on this site. Looks like a nice place.

Regards,
Kevin

[behr655]

Ok Harry, fess up. These are all stuffed birds tied up on strings aren't they? :D Great shots. I don't know how you do it but you always get great shots.

Bear

[Harryb]

Very impressive shots, Harry. Just joined this forum, so hopefully this post comes out okay!

Nice to see you on this site. Looks like a nice place.

Regards,
KevinWell welcome Kevin

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Thanks for your response and I'm honored that it was your first post here.
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[Harryb]

Great stuff as usual Harry, I like the pose in the 1st one

Ed
Thanks Ed.

The rookery has birds taking off and landing constantly so you have the chance to gete some shots of poses you couldn't get at other locales.

[bfjr]

You are to be commented for such talented and qualities that allow you to share here freely, when most would have to buy a book to see such wonderous shots. Like Audubon or Nat Geo :thumb :clap :bow

But (there's always a butt somewhere) not a Night Heron to be found :rofl :hide

[jwear]

#1 FOR THE CAPTURE AND THE LAST ONE FOR A SHOT-- OVERHEAD IS A FUN SHOT us old guys have to be careful we don't fall over after shooting that shot and that is way over my head anyway :D and Harry all shots are hand held ---yes :dunno we don't need no sticking tri pod man :cry

[Harryb]

:agree , it's nice to see the landing gear pointing down.
Thank you. I was fortunate to have some very cooperative models. :D

[Harryb]

Terrific series as usual Harry. :thumb Thanks for sharing!


AJ
Hey AJ,

Always good to hear form ya. Thanks

[Harryb]

I still say you make it look too easy! :-) :):
Hey Dee,

Thanks. They are rather simple. Just drive a couple of hours, shoot for 8 hours, take a thousand shots or so and then process them for two days to get a handful of decent shots. nothing to it. :D

[ginger_55]

1000 shots? I only have 4 gbs all together. What you got?

Also, that wolverine, it doesn't tell me that my shots are really in there (a small portable storage thing, for those wondering), does yours, Harry?

If I have something precious to me, like a night heron, I don't dare use the Wolverine, am afraid of losing a shot. I never have, but how do you feel secure. I always take it, but it really scares me.

1000, I could do that easy, and no way would I need 8 hrs, but I don't have that much memory.

That is dedication you have, Harry! And you are rewarded! Really good flight shots!

The photos we have seen of the aligator farm, well where do they fly? Is there a more open area?

ginger

[Harryb]

Ok Harry, fess up. These are all stuffed birds tied up on strings aren't they? :D Great shots. I don't know how you do it but you always get great shots.

Bear
Thanks Bear. The only thing they are stuffed with is fish. :D See my response to Dee as to how I do it.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time ot comment. It is appreciated.

[Harryb]

You are to be commented for such talented and qualities that allow you to share here freely, when most would have to buy a book to see such wonderous shots. Like Audubon or Nat Geo :thumb :clap :bow

But (there's always a butt somewhere) not a Night Heron to be found :rofl :hide
Thanks Ben. I sent all the night herons to the west coast so you all would have something to keep you busy. :D

[ginger_55]

Thanks Ben. I sent all the night herons to the west coast so you all would have something to keep you busy. :D
You forgot a couple. I just worked up what I consider my best Night Heron shots ever.

And I see the night heron post from the west coast is still going.

I understand that there is a Wood Stork rookery about an hour, and a walk in the woods, here. The info said that Florida used to have all the wood storks until folks moved in and dried up the Okeefenokee Swamp. Now some of the wood storks have been up here for awhile.

Have you heard anything about that? It said they roost through June, Bill is going to call tomorrow, they could be done, darn. If they are still roosting, I am going this weekend. I love wood storks.

The egret babies are dwindling. One guy is about to fly. He is very upset that the other one has no interest, the other one sits and grooms (her) feathers. I think one is a boy and the glamour one is a girl. Not that I stereotype or anything.

ginger:D :wave

[Dee]

Hey Dee,

Thanks. They are rather simple. Just drive a couple of hours, shoot for 8 hours, take a thousand shots or so and then process them for two days to get a handful of decent shots. nothing to it. :D


This is the MOST encouraging photography post ever! Particularly the thousand shots to get a handful of decent ones!

Is this a different place from your "sewage treatment" spot?

[Harryb]

#1 FOR THE CAPTURE AND THE LAST ONE FOR A SHOT-- OVERHEAD IS A FUN SHOT us old guys have to be careful we don't fall over after shooting that shot and that is way over my head anyway :D and Harry all shots are hand held ---yes :dunno we don't need no sticking tri pod man :cry
Thanks Jeff and not to worry about me falling down on those overhead shots. I took them before I started the daily infusion of Corona. :D

[Harryb]

[QUOTE=ginger_55]1000 shots? I only have 4 gbs all together. What you got ?
I have 4 gigs of CF but I also have a 4.1 MP camera.


Also, that wolverine, it doesn't tell me that my shots are really in there (a small portable storage thing, for those wondering), does yours, Harry?


Nope it just lets you know when its done downloading.


If I have something precious to me, like a night heron, I don't dare use the Wolverine, am afraid of losing a shot. I never have, but how do you feel secure. I always take it, but it really scares me.


I have used it enough that I trust it now. Before I wouldn't erase a card until I absolutely had to.



The photos we have seen of the aligator farm, well where do they fly? Is there a more open area?


They fly out of the rookery for food and nesting material. I think they also fly juts to get away from the chicks. :D

[Harryb]

This is the MOST encouraging photography post ever! Particularly the thousand shots to get a handful of decent ones!

Is this a different place from your "sewage treatment" spot?
Hey Dee,

My photography is based on the law of averages. I figure if I take enough shots one or two have to come out ok. :rofl

The rookery is in St. Augustine, around 130 miles away. The Wetlands (my sewge treatment spot" is about a 15 minute drive from my house.