My Escape

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited February 3, 2009 in Wildlife
Hi y'all,

Lately every time the phone rings it seems to be bad news. Somebody is sick, somebody lost their job, somebody's 401K has gone from $200,000 to a buck fifty. :yikes

After a bit I turn off my cell, hop in the car and take some pics. On weekdays there will be one of two photographers at the wetlands or if I'm lucky no one but me and I find a bit of peace.

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Harry
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2009
    In exactly how you feel. In fact in a couple hrs I hope to be out there as well
    away from the maddening crowd thumb.gif

    Your set reflects your joy and peace, Lovely Work ylsuper.gif
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,952 moderator
    edited January 30, 2009
    I love the first and last shots where we get to see more of a perspective on the area where all these great bird photos come from. thumb.gif
    Since 2004...
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2009
    I love that first one Harry. iloveyou.gifclap.gif See, there is a landscape photographer inside of you also .
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2009
    bfjr wrote:
    In exactly how you feel. In fact in a couple hrs I hope to be out there as well
    away from the maddening crowd thumb.gif

    Your set reflects your joy and peace, Lovely Work ylsuper.gif

    I hope you get out Ben. We all need those moments.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    DoctorIt wrote:
    I love the first and last shots where we get to see more of a perspective on the area where all these great bird photos come from. thumb.gif

    Thanks Erik, I periodically throw a few landscapes in to give an idea of the setting for my images.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MaryBooMaryBoo Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    I love those first two shots.
  • IraRunyanIraRunyan Registered Users Posts: 1,013 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    Those are some fantastic shots, Harry. I especially like the first one which represents a peasefull time in the wetlands. I also like that shot of the grebe.... you don't see them flying that much.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    Fine set, Harry. thumb.gif

    The Green Heron with the ruffled feathers is very cool.

    Was the tone in the first shot natural...if so...extra cool!clap.gif
  • AguadulceAguadulce Registered Users Posts: 88 Big grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    Beautiful shots, like the second one.
    Cheers,
    Mike
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    I love that first one Harry. iloveyou.gifclap.gif See, there is a landscape photographer inside of you also .

    Thanks Dan. You have to remember that I've been taking pictures for awhile. I've only started doing wildlife photography for the last 4 1/2 years.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Fine set, Harry. thumb.gif

    The Green Heron with the ruffled feathers is very cool.

    Was the tone in the first shot natural...if so...extra cool!clap.gif

    Thanks Ric,

    The tone in the first shot is pretty much reflects the actual scene. This is the time of year when if we get some ground fog the sunrises create a scene with yellowish tones.

    Here's the same scene from exactly one year ago.

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    Harry
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  • bigpixbigpix Registered Users Posts: 371 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    nice group of images Harryclap.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    MaryBoo wrote:
    I love those first two shots.

    Thank you very much.
    Harry
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    That last shot looks like some of mine in late December. Took a while until you could see anything clearly :D

    Very fine work Harry. Sets a nice mood.

    Jim
  • traunerktraunerk Registered Users Posts: 513 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    been there....
    and done that! i've always enjoyed the quiet and concentration of being out in/near nature early and without the crowd. I think that's why i gravitate towards birds and other wildlife - it takes a little skill, alot of practice, and requires enough concentration that you cant think about the rest of your troubles. enjoy and btw, nice shots! best...KT
    Beam me outta here!:winkKT
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2009
    Harryb wrote:

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    I remember when!
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    IraRunyan wrote:
    Those are some fantastic shots, Harry. I especially like the first one which represents a peasefull time in the wetlands. I also like that shot of the grebe.... you don't see them flying that much.

    Thanks Ira.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    Aguadulce wrote:
    Beautiful shots, like the second one.

    Thanks Mike.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • katevkatev Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    Harryb! Your first shot is stunning - haunting - lovely.thumb.gif

    The last is lovely, too.

    I also like the green heron, it has "character"! mwink.gif Sun was in the perfect position.

    katev (better half of davev)
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    As usual excellent images, Harry. I agree with prior posts too that it's cool to see the landscapes of the area. You posted some nice ones with your images from Bosque too. Thanks for sharing.
    Dan

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2009
    I dream of some day being able to do sunrise/sunset images like that. Impressive indeed and nice bird action too!
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2009
    bigpix wrote:
    nice group of images Harryclap.gif

    Thanks
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2009
    Jim K wrote:
    That last shot looks like some of mine in late December. Took a while until you could see anything clearly :D

    Very fine work Harry. Sets a nice mood.

    Jim

    Thanks Jim and it was good seeing you today.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2009
    Gorgeous set Harry! Really like the first shot! clap.gif
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