Opening Shots

[Harryb]

Hi Y'all,

A few folks got down here early for the wildlife shoot so we went out for a bit

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I can't wait until the shoot starts.

[Dee]

As usual! What a great blue sky too!

I like the closed-eye bird sitting on the branch.

Expect to see loads of birdie shots coming up soon, heh?

[Rhuarc]

Lol, some great shots Harry! Can't wait to join you out there on Tuesday morning! But until then I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night at the barbecue!!

[vandana]

Great shots as usual ! love the green heron, and that red-orange beak of the arctic tern ! Have you taken out the info thing on your pics ?! I loved looking at those ..I was away for a few days, and things change fast!

[Rohirrim]

Nice series Harry, that last heron looks like an old grandpa taking a nap :):

[Anson]

............Wow!:clap

[riddim_maker]

Great shots and very inspiring! Can't wait to see more. :clap :clap :clap
Russ

[gluwater]

Nice series Harry, that last heron looks like an old grandpa taking a nap :):

I was going to say the exact same thing.

These are great Harry, your making me nervous about going down there if your already getting such nice shots, a lot to live up to. Were these taken at the Vierra Wetlands?

[Phil U.]

Man - what a bunch of nice captures :clap

[Froggy]

Nice series, I love the Osprey with the fish :clap

[ginger_55]

Yup, you all got birds!

And they were shot up good!

The first guy looks like he was shot up a bit too good!:):

Wish I were there. I am not! Next best thing, photos of the shooters......

With that photos of their environment (shooters, birds and environment all in one shot, :rofl )

And keep those bird shots coming.

Well done!

ginger

[Harryb]

As usual! What a great blue sky too!

I like the closed-eye bird sitting on the branch.

Expect to see loads of birdie shots coming up soon, heh?

Hey Dee,

We just got through two very ugly days and the sky yesterday was like a "make-up" present from the weather gods. Srrating Tuesday it will be birds and more birds. :D

[Osprey Whisperer]

Well Done , Harry. :thumb Please make sure they all stick around for a few more days. Put in that order for a double eagle for us too. :D Guess Mike and I will be leaving at 3:00 a.m. to meet up with you birders in a few days. :huh I'm not a morning person...so if I'm more cranky than usual. :uhoh :rofl

[jwear]

the fun begins -- hope the weather holds for all of you and good shooting -nice beginning,Harry may the only noise you see is that of praise :rofl

[Harryb]

Thanks Wendell. The sun finally came out and it was a gorgeous day. See ya tonight.

[Harryb]

Great shots as usual ! love the green heron, and that red-orange beak of the arctic tern ! Have you taken out the info thing on your pics ?! I loved looking at those ..I was away for a few days, and things change fast!

Thanks Vandana. I'm kind of short on time for the next week. These are just a few of the 700 shots I took today. I didn't run the script for teh exif data to save time. All the shots were handheld with the D2X and the 300mm F/4 and 1.4 TC.

[bfjr]

Man it tugs at me that I can't be there :cry
Oh well I can shoot a flying rat here :rofl :rofl

Looking forward to seeing what ya'll are gonna capture :thumb

[Harryb]

Nice series Harry, that last heron looks like an old grandpa taking a nap :):

Thanks Steve. All the night herons were quite comotose. Must be that active night life. :rofl

[Thusie]

Nice series Harry, that last heron looks like an old grandpa taking a nap :):

Old gramps taking a nap is perfect for that shot:D Great start to a great week Harry:thumb

[Michael Allen]

Keep 'em coming Harry, and don't scare them away with that Nikon. We'll be joining you soon!:thumb :clap

[davev]

Looking good Harry.

[Harryb]

............Wow!:clap

Thnak you Anson

[Harryb]

Great shots and very inspiring! Can't wait to see more. :clap :clap :clap
Russ

Thanks Russ, I'm looking forward to the rest of the week.

[Harryb]

I was going to say the exact same thing.

These are great Harry, your making me nervous about going down there if your already getting such nice shots, a lot to live up to. Were these taken at the Vierra Wetlands?

Hey Nick,

These were taken at the Orlando Wetlands and Merritt Island. You will have a blast when you get down here.

[Harryb]

Yup, you all got birds!

And they were shot up good!

The first guy looks like he was shot up a bit too good!:):

Wish I were there. I am not! Next best thing, photos of the shooters......

With that photos of their environment (shooters, birds and environment all in one shot, :rofl )

And keep those bird shots coming.

Well done!

ginger

Thank you Ginger. Eventually I will have a few more shots to post.

[Harryb]

Man - what a bunch of nice captures :clap

Thanks Phil. The shooting is nice but meeting all the shooters is the best part.

[Harryb]

Well Done , Harry. :thumb Please make sure they all stick around for a few more days. Put in that order for a double eagle for us too. :D Guess Mike and I will be leaving at 3:00 a.m. to meet up with you birders in a few days. :huh I'm not a morning person...so if I'm more cranky than usual. :uhoh :rofl

Hey Mike,

Looking forward to seeing ya. Give on a call on my cell when you get in and I'll tell you where to find us.

[Harryb]

the fun begins -- hope the weather holds for all of you and good shooting -nice beginning,Harry may the only noise you see is that of praise :rofl

Thank you Jeff. Its been great fun so far.