At least one phtoto of a bird!

raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
edited June 23, 2010 in Wildlife
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1. Immature Eastern Towhee. In Florida we get both the white-eyed and the red-eyed sub-species.

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2. Had a herd of Bison cross my path, when all I had on me was my 150mm macro lens. :dunno

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3. I did get this shot of an anole though.

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4. Here is a bird I was not expecting to see during the day. A Common Nighthawk.

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5. A Halloween Pennant taken with my 500mm.
Glenn

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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    Enjoyed em with the last one being the punch line thumb.gif

    I might crop a bit more on the bison shot, think it might be stronger JMHO
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  • r3t1awr3ydr3t1awr3yd Registered Users Posts: 1,000 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    It always amazes me how many bug experts we have here... that said... the last shot is great. The color of your background is awesome and a reminder to the rest of us to watch what's behind what we shoot :D
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    bfjr wrote: »
    Enjoyed em with the last one being the punch line thumb.gif

    I might crop a bit more on the bison shot, think it might be stronger JMHO

    Thanks Ben!

    I thought the same thing on the bison shot after I posted it! rolleyes1.gif
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  • Mark EdellMark Edell Registered Users Posts: 672 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    Love the towhee and dragon! our towhee's here in Washington have red eyes.
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2010
    That ode is awesome! The color and background are spectacular! Are the bison free range on a reserve? Great detail on the anole image. I have tried to get nighthawks flying and always fail. Yours show the underside very well with the characteristic white bands on the wings.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2010
    Good set, always enjoy your images. thumb.gif
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    VERY NICE looks like you are having fun
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    "...don't fence me in" ♫ ♪ ♫

    Like dem der buffs. clap.gif

    I would say how much I like the dragon fly... but...it ain't no birdie! Commenting on two things that ain't birds might bring down the wrath of "the friendly mod".
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2010
    Totally agree with the previous comment about the last shot demonstrating how much difference background can make. Great details with a complimentary background... awesome.
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2010
    r3t1awr3yd wrote: »
    It always amazes me how many bug experts we have here... that said... the last shot is great. The color of your background is awesome and a reminder to the rest of us to watch what's behind what we shoot :D

    Thanks Wally! (Not a bug expert-just looked up the id)
    Mark Edell wrote: »
    Love the towhee and dragon! our towhee's here in Washington have red eyes.

    Thanks Mark!

    I think the white eyed towhees are pretty much unique to Florida.
    Maestro wrote: »
    That ode is awesome! The color and background are spectacular! Are the bison free range on a reserve? Great detail on the anole image. I have tried to get nighthawks flying and always fail. Yours show the underside very well with the characteristic white bands on the wings.

    Thanks Stephen!

    The Bison are wild and are found on Payne's Prairie near Gainesville. I was surprised at how fast the Nighthawks fly. Getting a photo of them is not easy.
    Harryb wrote: »
    Good set, always enjoy your images. thumb.gif

    Thanks Harry! Hope you had a good time in New Orleans.
    Glenn

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2010
    jwear wrote: »
    VERY NICE looks like you are having fun

    Thanks Jeff! Actually I think the mosquitoes are having more fun than me!
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    "...don't fence me in" ♫ ♪ ♫

    Like dem der buffs. clap.gif

    I would say how much I like the dragon fly... but...it ain't no birdie! Commenting on two things that ain't birds might bring down the wrath of "the friendly mod".

    I think the rule is you gotta have a bird in there, preferably an egret or heron.deal.gif

    I should probably throw in some more Bison too!

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2010
    raptorcaptor wrote: »

    I should probably throw in some more Bison too!

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    A shot like that gives your soul a bit of hope.
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2010
    Great stuff as always Glenn. I especially like that dragonflyclap.gif
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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2010
    15524779-Ti.gif with Dan. Good set, and awesome shot on the dragonfly. What a cool little critter!
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2010
    NorthernFocus wrote: »
    Totally agree with the previous comment about the last shot demonstrating how much difference background can make. Great details with a complimentary background... awesome.

    Thanks Dan!
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    A shot like that gives your soul a bit of hope.

    You don't get to see wild herds of anything very much in the wild anymore.
    It was great seeing the young ones!
    dlplumer wrote: »
    Great stuff as always Glenn. I especially like that dragonflyclap.gif

    Thanks Dan!
    Dragonflies have been my main subject matter of late.
    Giphsub wrote: »
    15524779-Ti.gif with Dan. Good set, and awesome shot on the dragonfly. What a cool little critter!

    Thanks Mike!
    Glenn

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 23, 2010
    [QUOTE=Ric Grupe;1407836
    I would say how much I like the dragon fly... but...it ain't no birdie! Commenting on two things that ain't birds might bring down the wrath of "the friendly mod".[/QUOTE]

    Glenn was cool because he had mammals, a reptile and birds.

    Now if he just posted the dragon fly alone or the dragon fly and a squirrel it would have been out of here.
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