The Snobby GBH

[Harryb]

Hi you'll

I'm going to be out of action for the next couple of days so I figured I would share some behind the scenes look at a shoot prep.

We normally see Great Blue Herons looking like this
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17012909-L.jpg

actually they are kind of scruffy, I mean like they live in a swamp you know
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17012906-L.jpg

fortunately they will clean themselves up before a shoot if you throw them a few fish. It starts with a good shaking out
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18848207-L.jpg

then some detail work
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18848205-L.jpg

then you got to walk it out a bit and give it another shake
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18848208-L.jpg

in the end he's looking like the snobby GBH we all know and love but look at the price he pays. His poor old bill has feathers all over it. He'll be tasting feathers with every fish tonight. It ain't easy.
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18848204-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

That is great, Harry! I love the swamp bird shots.......... You gettin ready to show off your rookery again?

I think I might as well wait til next week to post my egret shots. You and I are the only ones who still appreciate these GREAT birds.

You know they are all nesting. I expect babies all over the place. The birds we saw yesterday were either sitting on nests or making nests. But I don't think anyone is really interested in that. I might PM shots of the babies to you.:rofl

I will miss you, we do keep up the neighborhood, after all.

ginger

[Allen]

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
They're all great, but the last one, all pimped up is excellent.
(edit: actually they are all excellent now that I look back.)
Great story line.
I just got back from pedaling around the lake and not one big
bird was seen. Guess they're not here yet.
Thanks for the laugh,
Al

[Khaos]

:clap :clap :clap

Great set. Love the narrative and the shots.:thumb

[bfjr]

You know what I'm gonna say Harry
Pristine :thumb So Sharp :thumb :bow
See ya when ya get back.

Oh, and for Ginger there's been a few Egrets here and there in posts, you just missed em
Search around :D

[Harryb]

Hey Ginger,

Thanks for the kind words and I can't wait to see your egret shots.

I wouldn't be paying too much attention to Andy (nobody really does you know). He was the one who extended Egret Fest you might recall. The lad gets confused with changing cameras every month and buying and selling lenses. He just gets turned around and forgets which direction he's going in. :rofl

[jwear]

I would pick today to post GBH great shots when you look at mine this is what i had in mind :D :thumb :thumb :clap :clap great Harry what camera are use using most now the new one ??? Jeff

[Steve Cavigliano]

Nice ones Harry :thumb :thumb You definitely got some "not ready for primetime" shots of the GBH (You didn't take my picture, did you? My feathers are such a mess....lol) As always, your narrative was humorous and helped set the stage for the viewer :clap :clap


Now get to work on those Porta-potty shots :lol

Thanks for sharing,
Steve

[Andy]

great set, harry. lots of new interest to keep us involved and reading. thanks for the time that you put into these :deal

[Harryb]

Hey Allen,

I'm glad you enjoyed it because I had a good time putting it together. Sorry you couldn't find any big ones today. I've known that feeling a few times myself.

[Harryb]

You know what I'm gonna say Harry
Pristine :thumb So Sharp :thumb :bow
See ya when ya get back.


Thank you very much Ben

[Harryb]

I would pick today to post GBH great shots when you look at mine this is what i had in mind :D :thumb :thumb :clap :clap great Harry what camera are use using most now the new one ??? Jeff
Thanks Jeff. The first two shots were with the D100 and the rest were with the D2H. The D2H is my main gun now.

[Dee]

waiting for these birds to do something interesting as I do waiting for the perfect waves!

You keep getting better and better!

:clap :clap

Dee

[wxwax]

Good 'un, Harry. Hurry back!

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18848204-S.jpg

[Harryb]

great set, harry. lots of new interest to keep us involved and reading. thanks for the time that you put into these :deal
Hey Andy,

Thanks. Its kind of hard to know what to say when you nice to me. It must be some devious ploy :D

[Prezwoodz]

This one is awesome, i think it would look great framed on the wall!

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18848205-L.jpg

[Kirwin]

Hi Harry,

You have a wonderful way of sharing your experiences with your words and images. Thanks.:D

[Phil U.]

Cool behind-the-scenes shots :lol3 You make it look easy, but I know it's not...

[John Mueller]

Great set Harry.Hurry back.We miss you already.:thumb

[Harryb]

waiting for these birds to do something interesting as I do waiting for the perfect waves!

You keep getting better and better!

:clap :clap

Dee
Hey Dee,

Its a good thing I'm retired because it usually takes a while to catch them doing something interesting. Usually they either just stand there or fly away. Thanks.

[Harryb]

Thanks Steve but this is the wrong time to bring up potty shots with me. :D

[Harryb]

Sid, Prezwoods, Kirwin, Phil, and John.

Thanks for the kind words and its great to back and out of the clutches of the medical profession.