A food adventure, the beginning

[ginger_55]

The Invite. OK, I know I am not doing this right, I was so excited about these shots. I have never been able to catch the head dunk w the splash of a "hunting" bird. I am starting at the top of my upload from yesterday and working my way down. This is a series of food gathering shots........... I have some better ones, but no better splash ones, that I remember, and I just want to share.

It was very windy, you can see the feathers practically blowing off of the bird's neck. If I am known by my worst shot, well, posting these is a mistake. They are not my worst, nor are they my best, they are just my first.

If you wish, I would appreciate comments. If not, thanks for looking. When I post my "best" of the day, I will let you know. I would like to share my excitement, but if you prefer, you are forewarned and can wait for the "best".
Of the food shots. I have already posted most of my best BIF shots, especially those Ibis (es).

I love this lens, pans beautifully! All of these were handheld, as I have mentioned. I did not expect to see this wealth of birds crossing the causeway back from my doctor's office on Sullivan's Island. I am tickled pink, blush.

Thanks, ginger
My egret welcomes you:
http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671517-M.jpg


In the order, I took the shots, I think.........

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671525-L.jpg


http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671526-L.jpg


http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671527-L.jpg


http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671531-L.jpg


http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671541-L.jpg


http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/33671543-L.jpg


Later,
:wave

Gotta go get some food myself

[iceman17]

Hi Ginger,wow you realy captured the length of the neck in the first shot.The second shot looks a little soft to me.Its the moment that matters and you did a great job of capturing that:thumb .I like the shot with the fish in it's mouth the best.Happy shootin....Mike

[Harryb]

Congrats on your first capture of an egret hunting.

[snapapple]

Nice series, Ginger. Glad that lens seems to be working well. I took my 400mm and tripod to the zoo, but never used it. I just used the 55-200. It worked fine. I can't wait to see some more birds. I guess you're working them up as fast as you can. Hope you're feeling better.