He Turned His Back on ME!

ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
edited November 13, 2006 in Wildlife
Hey: Don't you know I am trying to take your photo!?!

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I love these little birds. I bet I saw 50 of them today, the most ever. Unfortunetly most were from the car at 70mph!
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These goofy guys were everywhere as well:

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A fun shot:

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Trying to be Andy:

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I hope you enjoy them!

Zanotti
It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.

Comments

  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2006
    very nice --the king fisher is hard bird to shoot thumb.gif
    Jeff W

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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2006
    Sunshine Skyway...one of my least fav bridges to go over. Great kingfisher shot though on that 2nd one. :):
    Jen

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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2006
    jwear wrote:
    very nice --the king fisher is hard bird to shoot thumb.gif

    Why is the back always easier to shoot?

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    Z
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2006
    Zanotti wrote:
    Why is the back always easier to shoot?

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    Z
    because they are very EVIL little birds rolleyes1.gif
    Jeff W

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2006
    Kingfishers are the most evil of all the birds. They know exactly what to do to ruin the shot. The 3rd shot is an anhinga, a much more cooperative bird. Love the fisherman shot.
    Harry
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2006
    Nice Kingfisher shots!thumb.gif
    Glenn

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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Kingfishers are the most evil of all the birds. They know exactly what to do to ruin the shot. The 3rd shot is an anhinga, a much more cooperative bird. Love the fisherman shot.

    Thanks for the nice comments guys. I have to admit, I was cruising across alligaor alley in Florida on the way to a meeting. I kept seeing Kingfishers on the wires about every 4 support poles.

    I knew if I didnt try and capture one, I would be upset.

    I saw two together, slammed on the brakes, pulled over, opened the sunroof, and shot through the roof for about 6 shots until they left.

    Skittish little devils......

    Z
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited November 12, 2006
    Good work Zanotti. I like the 3th capture the most.

    Rebet XT?

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.
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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2006
    Dick on Aruba wrote:
    Good work Zanotti. I like the 3th capture the most.

    Rebet XT?

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.

    Yes, Rebel XT and the Canon 70-200f4L lens. I like the set up. But, I'll probably pop for the 40D when it comes out. I've been looking at Windoze's 5D ( but I would miss the crop factor!)mwink.gif
    It is the purpose of life that each of us strives to become actually what he is potentially. We should be obsessed with stretching towards that goal through the world we inhabit.
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