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Zanotti
Feb-07-2007, 03:07 PM
Well, I had only one day to enjoy the company that was Merritt Island IV. Harryb was kind enough to take me to his secret raptor site....

We went out a long causway, I think called Peacock Foot Drive....

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232853-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232853)

Then you turn left at the last palm tree on the right ( or was that the other way around?).....

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232776-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232776)


Finally after a long drive, with some crashes witnessed along the way, we came to Harry's raptor center....

Where I saw the most beautiful face I have ever seen:

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232826-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232826)


I was totally smitten, and she a loveley poser....

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232848-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232848)



But she had an over protective dad.....

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232810-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232810)


And a Mexican mother who was quite striking....

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232832-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232832)


http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232838-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232838)


She also had several siblings who were quite adorable:

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128233593-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128233593)


http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128233597-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128233597)

And there were several lovable "Chimps" hanging around her as well

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128232845-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128232845)


After an all too brief lunch, I made it back to home to send you this. I have about 200 to post process as well, but wanted to get these few off.

Thanks for having me, I had a great, but too short a time at Merritt Island IV!

Zanotti
Andy
Feb-07-2007, 03:26 PM
I walked that road with Harry last year, and he didn't get the owls or the Caracara to appear.

W0000t way good, :clap :clap
JenGrace
Feb-07-2007, 07:38 PM
Those portraits are amazing!!! :clap :clap
Dee
Feb-08-2007, 12:56 AM
How great is that? Wonderful photos!:clap :clap :clap
Skippy
Feb-08-2007, 02:40 AM
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And there were several lovable "Chimps" hanging around her as well
Zanotti


Awwwww I love the chimp shot :lust they look so cute.
I like the birds too :D that Owl is really showing off .

Glad you all had fun ....... Skippy
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kdog
Feb-08-2007, 04:23 AM
Great shots!! How close were you? They look like zoo shots!

So who are the "chimps"? The guy in the Advrider shirt is Pathfinder, right?

Regards,
-joel
Zanotti
Feb-09-2007, 01:42 PM
One more of my fav's from MI IV:

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128252340-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128252340)

Z
Rhuarc
Feb-09-2007, 02:41 PM
Wow, gret shots!! :clap :clap :clap

Hopefully next year I'll be able to come down for it! Can't wait to see more shots.
pathfinder
Feb-09-2007, 07:13 PM
Great shots!! How close were you? They look like zoo shots!

So who are the "chimps"? The guy in the Advrider shirt is Pathfinder, right?

Regards,
-joel
Yup.

Great series of shots George. It was fun meeting and shooting with everyone.
dbaker1221
Feb-10-2007, 05:43 AM
terrific captures. wish i were there
ShepsMom
Feb-10-2007, 06:44 AM
Your hooters are beautiful!!! What a face!:clap
Maestro
Feb-10-2007, 11:54 AM
Excellent! Wow! Amazing crisp details in those shots! I am so jealous!:bow
Harryb
Feb-11-2007, 04:29 PM
Hey Z,

It was great meeting, shooting, and drinking some Coronas with ya. Outstanding shots.
Zanotti
Feb-12-2007, 12:45 PM
Just to be complete, I posted these on the end of a note to Pathfinder. I am going to put these here as well, just to keep all my shots in one thread. Sorry if you had to look at them twice!

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/129078455-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#129078455)

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/129078411-M.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#129078411)

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/129264282-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#129264282)


Z
dallas
Feb-13-2007, 06:51 AM
This is my favorite.......it looks like an Egret fell into the food coloring. :clap :clap

http://zanotti.smugmug.com/photos/128252340-L.jpg (http://zanotti.smugmug.com/gallery/2445050#128252340)
Nappalonia
Feb-14-2007, 08:15 AM
Very nice, everyone came back to some great shots!
Osprey Whisperer
Feb-14-2007, 03:47 PM
Nice series of raptors. I'm not sure I like you calling my buddies "chimps"...I think perhaps "chumps" is more appropriate. :huh :D :barb Just kiddin' Kevin & Nick. You guys are the bomb.:ivar
gluwater
Feb-14-2007, 11:07 PM
Awsome stuff Z, and thanks for taking a behavioral shot of me :rolleyes. I really have to remember that before I go on a trip with tons of photographers that I need to get a hair cut first. And for your info I finally posted some of my shots from the raptor center. No guarantee when I'll get anything else posted but hopefully soon.