You never know

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited August 25, 2005 in Wildlife
Hi you'll,

One of the fun things about shooting in the wetlands is that you never know what you're going to find.

snowy egrets are regulars there
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I have been trying to get a shot of a Least Bittern for awhile and was thrilled to finally catch one. He is the smallest of the herons.
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If you look carefully you can spot the occasional woodpecker
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You also get to see the bird are various stages of their development. Here's a juvenile tri-colored heron. He will lose the rusty color as he matures.
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This is a juvenile Little Blue Heron. He is just losing his white coloring and turning blue.

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You can even find a night heron every one in awhile. Here's one of the sneaky buggers trying to mix with a flock of cattle egrets
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One thing you can safely count on is seeing an osprey.
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Harry
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2005
    Very nice set of photos, Harry. You have a great place to shoot. Much better than my backyard. I think I'll move. eek7.gifrolleyes1.gif **jk** I'm still waiting for some mermaid shots. :D


    Not bad for a Nikon. :uhoh (runs and hides behind his Canon) thumb.gif

    BMP
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  • luckydogluckydog Registered Users Posts: 396 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2005
    thumb.gif Once again you've laid down another winning hand thumb.gif The more I look at Harryb and BMP posts, the more frustrated I get waiting for my DSLR and fingers crossed 50-500mm Bigma.

    Thanks guys umph.gif
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2005
    Nice variety of birds, In a well done set thumb.gif
    It is a very good hand, but is it a winner ne_nau.gif :lol4
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  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2005
    Great set Harry , the juvenile tri colored thingy jumps right out at ya..That one and the snowy are my favorites of the bunch.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Very nice set of photos, Harry. You have a great place to shoot. Much better than my backyard. I think I'll move. eek7.gifrolleyes1.gif **jk** I'm still waiting for some mermaid shots. :D


    Not bad for a Nikon. :uhoh (runs and hides behind his Canon) thumb.gif

    BMP
    Thanks Mike. Its a pretty good place to shoot. That little old Nikon is doing a pretty good job.
    Harry
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Birds, birds, birds
    What no grasshoppers, no lizards, no spiders, no more alligators? All these perfect beautifully photographed birds... birds still, bird babies, flying birds, molting birds.... how bout some bugs or something? rolleyes1.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    luckydog wrote:
    thumb.gif Once again you've laid down another winning hand thumb.gif The more I look at Harryb and BMP posts, the more frustrated I get waiting for my DSLR and fingers crossed 50-500mm Bigma.

    Thanks guys umph.gif
    Glad you enjoyed them. You will have a blast with your new camera and the Bigma.
    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!"
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Wonderful series of shots, Harry.

    That night heron is kind of funny hanging out in twigs that look like him. Cool.

    Also that Bittern, I don't think I have ever seen one of those, either.

    ginger
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Nice variety of birds, In a well done set thumb.gif
    It is a very good hand, but is it a winner ne_nau.gif :lol4
    Why Thank you Ben. BTW I ordered the SB-800 today.
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    Why Thank you Ben. BTW I ordered the SB-800 today.
    Excellent Harry thumb.gif Can't wait you can teach him how to use mine mwink.gif
    Did you order Beamer too??

    Oh yeah How's this Avatar?? rolleyes1.gifne_nau.gifwink
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Excellent Harry thumb.gif Can't wait you can teach him how to use mine mwink.gif
    Did you order Beamer too??

    Oh yeah How's this Avatar?? rolleyes1.gifne_nau.gifwink
    I don't know what Harry will think, I am sure he will love the avatar. I do. Though I was getting used to the sucky one. It was nice to see that you had not achieved perfection in all things, haha.

    And how long ago would you have expected that you would even have a photo like that, to say the least of an avatar like that.

    Done good! (kind of a strange crop, though. It must be a Ben thing, cut off bird feathers and body parts.)

    g
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    ginger_55 wrote:
    Done good! (kind of a strange crop, though. It must be a Ben thing, cut off bird feathers and body parts.)

    g
    Well ya know you cut off the top of your Head rolleyes1.gif , but your still cute clap.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    4labs wrote:
    Great set Harry , the juvenile tri colored thingy jumps right out at ya..That one and the snowy are my favorites of the bunch.
    Thanks Eric. I was real happy with the tri-colored shot.
    Harry
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    Thanks Eric. I was real happy with the tri-colored shot.
    I am real happy to know that that terrible rust color was not the result of some terrible error on my part in some of the shots I got a week or so ago. I had no idea that they were normally that way as juveniles.

    Really appreciated that info. That snowy is gorgeous!, I do agree.

    ginger
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Dee wrote:
    What no grasshoppers, no lizards, no spiders, no more alligators? All these perfect beautifully photographed birds... birds still, bird babies, flying birds, molting birds.... how bout some bugs or something? yelrotflmao.gif
    There just no pleasing you. xxbah.gif

    Here's my new stained glass insert for the doorway of my house
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    here's a flight shot

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    he's not a bird
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    here's a sunset
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    and here's a real pest

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    are ya happy now? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Seesh!!!!!
    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!"
  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Hey!!!!!


    Could we get a moderator to do their job....and move these non appropriate (not nature/wildlife) photos to their appropriate forums ???

    Boy....this place is going to the birds. :D

    BMP
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    There just no pleasing you. xxbah.gif

    Here's my new stained glass insert for the doorway of my house
    33374270-S.jpg

    here's a flight shot

    30086107-S.jpg

    he's not a bird
    24649020-S.jpg

    here's a sunset
    17017738-S.jpg

    are ya happy now? Do you have any suggestions or requests? Seesh!!!!!

    Jack Benny comes to the Door and says, "NOW CUT THAT OUT!!"
    Oh and I had to elminate the pest it was just to scary :wow :Drolleyes1.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Hey!!!!!


    Could we get a moderator to do their job....and move these non appropriate (not nature/wildlife) photos to their appropriate forums ???

    Boy....this place is going to the birds. :D

    BMP
    That last shot was definitely wildlife.
    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!"
  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    That last shot was definitely wildlife.
    That may be true.....but I thought this was a PG rated family site? Kids are viewing this site. You probably gave them nightmares now. Shame on you! rolleyes1.gif

    BMP
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    ginger_55 wrote:
    Wonderful series of shots, Harry.

    That night heron is kind of funny hanging out in twigs that look like him. Cool.

    Also that Bittern, I don't think I have ever seen one of those, either.

    ginger
    Thanks Ginger. That was the first time I was able to get close enough to a bittern for a shot.
    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 August 24, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Excellent Harry thumb.gif Can't wait you can teach him how to use mine mwink.gif
    Did you order Beamer too??

    Oh yeah How's this Avatar?? rolleyes1.gifne_nau.gifwink
    Thanks Ben. I haven't ordered the beamer yet but I will before the week is out. That avatar is just fine. I was afraid you might use an actual pic of yourself. rolleyes1.gif
    Harry
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  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Harryb wrote:
    There just no pleasing you. xxbah.gif

    Here's my new stained glass insert for the doorway of my house
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    QUOTE]


    Harry,
    THE WINDOW came out fantastic!!! Perfect display for the entry....Completely designates that the birdman lives in this nest! The artist did a great job!
  • KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Harry that second shot with the Bittern is fan-fricking-tastic! It's so sharp I almost hurt myself. Awesome.thumb.gifthumb.gif
  • OwenOwen Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2005
    Err, wrong thread. Sorry!
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2005
    ginger_55 wrote:
    I am real happy to know that that terrible rust color was not the result of some terrible error on my part in some of the shots I got a week or so ago. I had no idea that they were normally that way as juveniles.

    Really appreciated that info. That snowy is gorgeous!, I do agree.

    ginger
    I'm happy that the info was helpful. Many of the birds will have different coloring in different seasons and at various stages of their growth.
    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 August 25, 2005
    bfjr wrote:
    Jack Benny comes to the Door and says, "NOW CUT THAT OUT!!"
    Oh and I had to elminate the pest it was just to scary shocked2.gificon10.gifyelrotflmao.gif
    I can see why you cut that shot out. It could scare some innocent child. lol3.gif
    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 August 25, 2005
    QUOTE]


    Harry,
    THE WINDOW came out fantastic!!! Perfect display for the entry....Completely designates that the birdman lives in this nest! The artist did a great job![/QUOTE]
    The glass lady did a super job. Since I live in Heron's Landing on Heron's Landing Drive I felt that we needed a bird in it.
    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!"
  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2005
    Nice SG window, Harry....but did that lady chop the wing tip off of the heron? eek7.gifheadscratch.gif :cry I'd make her do it over. rolleyes1.gifthumb.gif I can't believe the name of the street & place you live at. That is too much. :D I live on a street named "backyard bird trail" rolleyes1.gif **jk**

    BMP
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2005
    Cool, I got my new lens last night, close to 8 PM. I did what any normal sick person would do. Closed the front door in my dog's surprised faces, got in my car and tried to find some/any light.

    So embarrassed, didn't post, but they would fit this forum just perfect. Best shot I got was of a house!

    Now that I know that it is wide........... open............. if I get over my embarrassemt, do I post it on this thread, or my own: and is it a nature shot. The water is all around the house, w a weak sunset.

    ginger (I love your door!)
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • iceman17iceman17 Registered Users Posts: 246 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2005
    These realy are fantastic shots.I only wish I lived where you do.Gotta love Nikon's I know I love mine:D What lens were you using to get 700mm,im now using a Sigma 50-500mm (Bigma)and love it.....Mikeclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    I took a picture once
    but they made me give it back.
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