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MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 04:36 AM
Shot out of the window of Dani's car while driving back from lake Fuqua. Definately an interesting bird, one you don't see around here...

http://northlight.smugmug.com/photos/31808771-L.jpg


AJ
JamesJWeg
Aug-12-2005, 05:12 AM
Cool, I've never seen one of those before.

James.
jwear
Aug-12-2005, 05:14 AM
very nice
bfjr
Aug-12-2005, 06:58 AM
very cool look at that tail. Longer then my Macaw's :wow
Wonder what purpose it serves ??
Never seen one here either
Thanks AJ :D
Allen
Aug-12-2005, 07:28 AM
None around here either. That's probably the toughest shot there is , out the window up against
the bright sky. Your capture is realy nice.
AL
ysr612
Aug-12-2005, 07:56 AM
sort of common down here but I have no good shots of them. this is my best.

http://ysr612.smugmug.com/photos/11369627-M.jpg
4labs
Aug-12-2005, 08:09 AM
Nice Aj I have never seen or heard of that bird before. I like how the angle of the wire and the bird form an X.
wally5656
Aug-12-2005, 09:34 AM
Hey A.J. Great shot.........I'm sure Dani told you that is the Oklahoma State Bird!

That tail is used for it's amazing ability to catch insects on the fly........they can turn on a dime..........awesome to watch!!!
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:45 AM
Cool, I've never seen one of those before.

James.
Thanks James, and glad I could share.


AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:46 AM
very niceThanks Jeff. :thumb


AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:47 AM
very cool look at that tail. Longer then my Macaw's :wow
Wonder what purpose it serves ??
Never seen one here either
Thanks AJ :D
Heh, I think Wally has answered your question. And you're welcome Ben!



AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:49 AM
None around here either. That's probably the toughest shot there is , out the window up against
the bright sky. Your capture is realy nice.
AL
Thank you Allen, yeah I wish I could of had a better chance at getting a great shot, but that's just the way it goes. :thumb


AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:50 AM
sort of common down here but I have no good shots of them. this is my best.

http://ysr612.smugmug.com/photos/11369627-M.jpg
Very cool shot! :thumb Thanks for contributing!



AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:52 AM
Nice Aj I have never seen or heard of that bird before. I like how the angle of the wire and the bird form an X.

Thanks Eric. :thumb The crop was done more for necessity than for art's sake, but I do appreciate it! :clap




AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 09:58 AM
Yeah I meant to actually put that in my original post :uhoh , of course Dani had told me it was the official state bird. An amazing species for sure! :nod

Thanks Wally!


AJ

Hey A.J. Great shot.........I'm sure Dani told you that is the Oklahoma State Bird!

That tail is used for it's amazing ability to catch insects on the fly........they can turn on a dime..........awesome to watch!!!
Harryb
Aug-12-2005, 02:19 PM
Excellent capture under very difficult shooting conditions AJ. :clap
ginger_55
Aug-12-2005, 04:22 PM
A really nice shot, Musky!

Interesting looking bird. Beautiful tail,

I take photos out of the car window, too.

Not often, but I have thought of putting

together a series on them.

ginger
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 05:58 PM
Excellent capture under very difficult shooting conditions AJ. :clap
Thank you Harry! :D


AJ
MuskyDude
Aug-12-2005, 06:04 PM
A really nice shot, Musky!

Interesting looking bird. Beautiful tail,

I take photos out of the car window, too.

Not often, but I have thought of putting

together a series on them.

gingerThanks Ginger! I sure loved the look of them too, quite unique. Would love to see some of your car window ones someday...

Here's one more...

http://northlight.smugmug.com/photos/31905883-L.jpg

AJ
Dani
Aug-12-2005, 07:21 PM
man... I need a longer lens now.... :uhoh

beautiful shots of a beautiful bird!!!!