wasn't all that lousy....

Trish323

hi all,

As Harry described; our day was full of rain, lightning and huge boomers!
We did have a good lunch and got a table just before the lunch crowd:clap We left the Chili's with bellies full and smiles on our faces as we anticipated the great shoot we were headed to.

No lie the rain greeted us at the entrance to the rookery.

I was afraid for my life for about an hour as horrific bolts of lightning danced around us.

I was curious as to what all the birds do during a storm such as this:

Well they cover their heads just like we do!


they protect their little ones as best they can

and others, well, they just get wet
...and cranky

bfjr

Very nice series Trish rain and all
I like the 1st funny and you know me I dig funny

Trish323

bfjr wrote:

Very nice series Trish rain and all
I like the 1st funny and you know me I dig funny

Thanks! I got a few decent shots in spite of it all

pathfinder

Trish323 wrote:

Thanks! I got a few decent shots in spite of it all

Very nice series Trish. I think seeing the birds in the rain rather than in nice sunight is very refreshing and interesting. Very nice series.

jwear

nice set of shots maybe #1 could be called [ aw shucks ] very nice -we never listen to harry -- very nice shots

Steve Cavigliano

Trish,
With all that rain are you sure Andy wasn't visiting FLA? :lol

These are sweet shots lady thumb Beautiful birds and although the lighting wasn't great, you are right in saying that it wasn't all that lousy either. Despite the rain it must have been a really enjoyable trip. I saw Harry's fine shots and you got the same results Plus, shooting the breeze with Harry is always a blast too So all of this shooting and driving must have made you two hungry. Where's da beef? :lol4

OK forget the food shots...lol I'm still impressed with your shots. They are outstanding Trish ^5

Steve

Phil U.

Thanks for sacrificing your safety to bring us these photos

I like how these show the birds in a totally natural state we don't normally see. You managed to get some good color and tonal depth despite the lighting conditions. Nice set!

Trish323

pathfinder wrote:

Very nice series Trish. I think seeing the birds in the rain rather than in nice sunight is very refreshing and interesting. Very nice series.

Hey Path,
Thanks, I did enjoy seeing how all these birds manage during a heavy rain. Being at the rookery reminds me very much of the feeling I get when I go snorkling in the Keys. .. a feeling of entering another realm, truly being in the minority and being permitted to observe a very natural existance.

BigAl

Nice Trish. Sharp even with the rain (and shakes ). I like #3 - really amusing.

regards
alan

Trish323

jwear wrote:

nice set of shots maybe #1 could be called [ aw shucks ] very nice -we never listen to harry -- very nice shots

I when I saw this shot on my screen. I guess these birds don't watch the weather warnings that tell them when lightning is present stay away from trees..
Thank you.

Trish323

Steve Cavigliano wrote:

Trish,
With all that rain are you sure Andy wasn't visiting FLA? :lol

These are sweet shots lady thumb Beautiful birds and although the lighting wasn't great, you are right in saying that it wasn't all that lousy either. Despite the rain it must have been a really enjoyable trip. I saw Harry's fine shots and you got the same results Plus, shooting the breeze with Harry is always a blast too So all of this shooting and driving must have made you two hungry. Where's da beef? :lol4

OK forget the food shots...lol I'm still impressed with your shots. They are outstanding Trish ^5

Steve

Steve,

Thank you for the kind comments! I didn't see Andy. I have not had the pleasure of eating with him as of yet. The times that Harry and I get to get away for a "total photography day" are always fantastic. It is so nice to be able to talk nothing else but wishlists, technique, great shots that have yet to be taken and be able to shoot till we drop and then have a nice meal to boot..that is a perfect day.

(There are no shots of the food because we are too busy talking and eating!)

Make a trip out here Steve..well worth it and between Harry and I we could house a small army. Serious offer..Bring the family EAST!

Trish323

Phil U. wrote:

Thanks for sacrificing your safety to bring us these photos

I like how these show the birds in a totally natural state we don't normally see. You managed to get some good color and tonal depth despite the lighting conditions. Nice set!

Thanks Phil. I get some great shots as long as nothing moves....I let harry get the BIFS

Trish323

BigAl wrote:

Nice Trish. Sharp even with the rain (and shakes ). I like #3 - really amusing.

regards
alan

Hi Alan,

I thank my 70-200 AF VR for the clarity! I love this lens!

Harryb

Hey Trish,

We did have a good time despite the weather. My major dissapointment was that some of those pesky kids didn't fall into the alligator lagoon. That would have been a photo op.

Good pics.

Be careful about inviting those Canon shooters down here. I do have the gators in the wetlands trained to attack white lenses.

dragon300zx

He ain't kidding bout the white lenses. It's a good thing I can't afford L glass or I'da been dinner.

Seamus

Really nice shots, I'm glad the weather didn't ruin the day

Adrian van Ammers

Remarkable pics, Trish

Trish323 wrote:

hi all,

As Harry described; our day was full of rain, lightning and huge boomers!
We did have a good lunch and got a table just before the lunch crowd We left the Chili's with bellies full and smiles on our faces as we anticipated the great shoot we were headed to.

No lie the rain greeted us at the entrance to the rookery.

I was afraid for my life for about an hour as horrific bolts of lightning danced around us.

I was curious as to what all the birds do during a storm such as this:

Well they cover their heads just like we do!


they protect their little ones as best they can

and others, well, they just get wet
...and cranky

The last one is my favorite. I like your comments and story These pics give a total other view on the rookery.

gaylenick

Hi Trish!

Loved the rainy pictures from the Rookery, especially the fourth one. You can tell by the expression on the birds face, he is fed up with the weather.
Off topic - How are Mango and Kiwi doing? They are so cute. Hope you have a nice, rain free weekend.

Gayle

Trish323

Harryb wrote:

Hey Trish,

We did have a good time despite the weather. My major dissapointment was that some of those pesky kids didn't fall into the alligator lagoon. That would have been a photo op.

Good pics.

Be careful about inviting those Canon shooters down here. I do have the gators in the wetlands trained to attack white lenses.

Harry,
Little did those sweet little children realize they were annoying a "big kid in a candy shop and his mother (nature) told him he couldn't have any"

Also, Sorry about inviting the people with the white lenses...I forgot how you trained the gators

I am looking forward to next year..we'll get an early start!

Trish323

Adrian van Ammers wrote:

The last one is my favorite. I like your comments and story These pics give a total other view on the rookery.

Thanks Adrian. I like that one also!

Trish323

gaylenick wrote:

Hi Trish!

Loved the rainy pictures from the Rookery, especially the fourth one. You can tell by the expression on the birds face, he is fed up with the weather.
Off topic - How are Mango and Kiwi doing? They are so cute. Hope you have a nice, rain free weekend.

Gayle

hi gayle,
how are you? It was a rainy day for sure. the birds didn't like it anymore than us.

Thanks for asking about Kiwi and mango:D They are sooooo adorable and the best little puppies. I have not shot them because they don't like to stay still, but next weekend I will enlist the helping hands of my husband to do some portraits of them..I'll be sure to post.

Trish323

Seamus wrote:

Really nice shots, I'm glad the weather didn't ruin the day

Thanks Seamus....it didn't totally ruin my day...as harry says if you get at least one decent shot...the day is a success!