Morning in the Wetlands

[Harryb]

Hi you'll,

I like to start the mornings by spending a few hours in the Wetlands.

The egrets gather together and prepare for the hard day ahead
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Most groom themselves so they can look good when Trish comes by to shoot them

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There's always time to grab a quick snack before heading out to work.
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[bfjr]

1st thing I see this morning are your shots !
Not a bad way to start my day :D

Your whites are real crisp I guess you had no mist :lol4

the 3rd one with his eye just peeking out along with reflection is my fav :thumb

[Trish323]

Harry,

That 500 is getting a workout! Are you using the tripod??????
Shots are great!
love the "peek-a-boo" egret...:thumb


(And I know you have been up there everyday...the roads or worn out:rofl)

[ginger_55]

I love the detail in the feathers.

ginger (and the big group!)

[Rohirrim]

Great Shots Harry,

Really makes me jealous of having such a great bird habitat close by.

[Harryb]

1st thing I see this morning are your shots !
Not a bad way to start my day http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif

Your whites are real crisp I guess you had no mist http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/roflol.gif

the 3rd one with his eye just peeking out along with reflection is my fav http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gifHey Ben,

I'm glad I got your day off to a good start. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif

Darn I was hoping to fool you about the mist but you're too sharp for me. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/biggrinbounce2.gif

[Ric Grupe]

...you have spent your money well and got to know how to use it.

Kudos...Harry. :thumb

[Harryb]

Harry,

That 500 is getting a workout! Are you using the tripod??????
Shots are great!
love the "peek-a-boo" egret...:thumb


(And I know you have been up there everyday...the roads or worn out:rofl)
I love that 500, its the perfect wildlife lens. :clap I'm using a tripod more than ever now, a 7 lb lens will make you appreciate a tripod. :D I will also shot through the car window with the car as a prop if the subject will take off before I can set up the tripod.

I'm not there everyday but more likey 3-4 times a week.

[klabarba]

Great shots... I just don't have the mm to get that close.Hi you'll,

I like to start the mornings by spending a few hours in the Wetlands.

The egrets gather together and prepare for the hard day ahead


Most groom themselves so they can look good when Trish comes by to shoot them







There's always time to grab a quick snack before heading out to work.

[ChrisJ]

Really nice morning light and great pictures as always!

[Harryb]

I love the detail in the feathers.

ginger (and the big group!)
Thank you Ginger.

[Harryb]

Great Shots Harry,

Really makes me jealous of having such a great bird habitat close by.
Thnaks Steve. I know how lucky I am.

[jwear]

great exposures and the colors are great and the peeking is one heck of a capture :thumb

[BigAl]

The 3 where the birds are grooming themselves are *really* well done Harry :thumb

regards
alan

[Harryb]

...you have spent your money well and got to know how to use it.

Kudos...Harry. :thumb
Thnaks Ric. That 500mm lens is a very sweet piece of equipment. :D

[Harryb]

Great shots... I just don't have the mm to get that close.
Thank you very much. I didn't have this much reach until recently.

[Harryb]

Really nice morning light and great pictures as always!
Thanks Chris. Nothing beats shooting in some sweet light.

[Harryb]

great exposures and the colors are great and the peeking is one heck of a capture :thumb
Thanks Jeff. That shot of the egret peeking appeals to me also.

[Harryb]

The 3 where the birds are grooming themselves are *really* well done Harry http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

regards
alanThanks Alan. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice captures Harry. WHat are those white birds? :): I need to find some more medium #8 gray birds to shoot. :uhoh I might have to take a trip out of town to a few of the wetlands...bird nesting spots. I've about exhausted the intercoastal waterway..and my backyard. :wxwax I need to find me a cute single lady photog to go shooting with. :thumb


Cheers

BMP

[Harryb]

Nice captures Harry. WHat are those white birds? :): I need to find some more medium #8 gray birds to shoot. :uhoh I might have to take a trip out of town to a few of the wetlands...bird nesting spots. I've about exhausted the intercoastal waterway..and my backyard. :wxwax I need to find me a cute single lady photog to go shooting with. :thumb


Cheers

BMP
Hey Mike,

The white birds were snowy and great egrets. If you are ever near the Space Coast give me a buzz and I show you the best bird locales.

[Osprey Whisperer]

Hey Mike,

The white birds were snowy and great egrets. If you are ever near the Space Coast give me a buzz and I show you the best bird locales.
Hey Harry...thanks. My Aunt lives over in Stuart...so maybe I'll get over that way someday. The same goes for you if you are in these neck of the woods. There is a rookery in Venice. A place called Pelican Alley, and a few other decent birding spots. Drop me an email/PM if you ever get over this way. Might even get lucky and get to go out in the boat to some of the islands the pelicans/egrets/herons hang out at.

Cheers

BMP

p.s. I was giving you crap about the white birds. :D I knew what "those" birds were. They live on my roof. :thumb

[Harryb]

[QUOTE=Bird Man Photographer]Hey Harry...thanks. My Aunt lives over in Stuart...so maybe I'll get over that way someday. The same goes for you if you are in these neck of the woods. There is a rookery in Venice. A place called Pelican Alley, and a few other decent birding spots. Drop me an email/PM if you ever get over this way. Might even get lucky and get to go out in the boat to some of the islands the pelicans/egrets/herons hang out at.
:deal