A few rookery close-ups

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited May 10, 2007 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

One of the unique opportunities afforded by the rookery is the ability to get in real close on your subjects

145536176-O.jpg

145536479-O.jpg

145536546-O.jpg

149511381-O.jpg

149511416-O.jpg

149511442-O.jpg

149511436-O.jpg
Harry
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
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!"
«1

Comments

  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    Now I've made up my mind, I'm moving to Florida:D
    Excellent Harryclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Russ
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    Where is that damn rookery??? I wanna go!! Outstanding work Harry, as always!!bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    Just wow! Amazing close-ups! What is that third bird?
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Just wow! Amazing close-ups! What is that third bird?
    Looks like vulture of some type wearing pretty white. ne_nau.gif Or is it a pterodactyl??
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    Damn.....

    149511442-O.jpg

    ....are you good, Harry! thumb.gif

    I've run out of adjectives when it comes to describing your work.nod.gif

    So if you can leave this big mouth speechless.................................beer.gif
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    These are very very cool as always thumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

    My Gallery
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    Looks like vulture of some type wearing pretty white. ne_nau.gif Or is it a pterodactyl??

    Looking that the feathers, if it is a vulture it is one of the prettiest of feathers and the ugliest of heads. rolleyes1.gifOr it is a pterodactly or perhaps some of Jim Henson's Muppets escaped the studio.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    They all have that HarryB touch ylsuper.gif

    But don't ya think this one
    Harryb wrote:
    Hi Y'all,

    One of the unique opportunities afforded by the rookery is the ability to get in real close on your subjects

    149511381-L.jpg

    Looks alot like this one rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif :lol :ivar
    25821030-M.jpg
    Benjamin
    My Galleries
    Flicker
    G+
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    bfjr wrote:
    They all have that HarryB touch ylsuper.gif

    But don't ya think this one



    Looks alot like this one rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif :lol :ivar
    25821030-M.jpg

    Only if you have consumed massive amounts of recreational drugs or pineapple pizza
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    Harryb wrote:
    Only if you have consumed massive amounts of recreational drugs or pineapple pizza

    Nuttin like a brownie to make the day rolleyes1.gif
    15914525-M.jpg
    Benjamin
    My Galleries
    Flicker
    G+
  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2007
    :jawdrop

    Hoky 'mokes!!!! Are these great or what!!!!!!


    bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif

    My Galleries     My Photography BLOG
    Ramblings About Me
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    You didn't invite me to the rookery when I was down there :pissed
    Andy

    Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    bfjr wrote:
    Nuttin like a brownie to make the day rolleyes1.gif

    Truth: I can remember eating a brownie while sitting on a beach in Fort Lauderdale! It was homemade! wings.gif Oh....that was about 33 years ago...:cry
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    Half the fat!

    image.php?u=4&dateline=1176079944

    Join Date: Dec 2003
    Location: New York City
    Posts: 31,650


    You didn't invite me to the rookery when I was down there :pissed
    He does not like the competion eek7.gif and there are no streets in the rookery rolleyes1.gif Truth: I can remember eating a brownie while sitting on a beach in Fort Lauderdale! It was homemade! wings.gif Oh....that was about 33 years ago...:cry[/quote] and you are just now coming down eek7.gifheadscratch.gifeek7.gifne_nau.gifeek7.gifthumb.gif do you remember where you got them ne_nau.gif the one Ben picked is the winner out of the winners thumb.gif nice Harry
    Jeff W

    “PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ‘JAZZ’ FOR THE EYES…”

    http://jwear.smugmug.com/
  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    sweet set Harry! Let's hope the smoke clears!!
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    riddim_maker wrote:
    Now I've made up my mind, I'm moving to Florida:D
    Excellent Harryclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Thanks Russ and Florida is the place to be for bird shots.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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 May 6, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    Where is that damn rookery??? I wanna go!! Outstanding work Harry, as always!!bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif

    Thanks and the rookery is in St. Augustine
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    Harryb wrote:
    Thanks and the rookery is in St. Augustine

    Thanks Harry, but darn it, it's far away from me :cry
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Just wow! Amazing close-ups! What is that third bird?

    That third bird is the wood stork. Here's some info about the wood stork.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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 May 6, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Damn.....

    149511442-O.jpg

    ....are you good, Harry! thumb.gif

    I've run out of adjectives when it comes to describing your work.nod.gif

    So if you can leave this big mouth speechless.................................beer.gif

    You are a kind man Ric, thanks wave.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
  • SleepingWolfSleepingWolf Registered Users Posts: 117 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2007
    just wonderful photos....have you published them (book)?

    i wish i had seen these before leaving for Florida..oh well, next time.

    +10clap.gif
    Sleeping Wolves -Nature & Travel Photography
    Visit The Wolf's Lair
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2007
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    These are very very cool as always thumb.gif

    Thanks Awais wave.gif
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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 May 7, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    Looking that the feathers, if it is a vulture it is one of the prettiest of feathers and the ugliest of heads. rolleyes1.gifOr it is a pterodactly or perhaps some of Jim Henson's Muppets escaped the studio.

    Its the beautiful wood stork.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
  • tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2007
    Great set Harry. I hope to make it down there at least one more time. Do you like the light in the AM or the PM better? I've only been there in the AM. Are you planning any more trips to the rookery? Have you taken your winning shot for the Alligator farm photo contest? As I remember, you pretty much cleaned up last year.
    Thomas :D

    TML Photography
    tmlphoto.com
  • ShasocShasoc Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2007
    Great portrait shots with sharp detail, Harry. thumb.gifclap.gif
    Socrate
    "Natura artis magistra"
  • denisegoldbergdenisegoldberg Administrators Posts: 14,404 moderator
    edited May 7, 2007
    Wow - these are fabulous! Thanks for sharing them.

    --- Denise
    https://www.denisegoldberg.com ... https://denise.smugmug.com

    Musings & ramblings at https://denisegoldberg.blogspot.com
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2007
    tmlphoto wrote:
    Great set Harry. I hope to make it down there at least one more time. Do you like the light in the AM or the PM better? I've only been there in the AM. Are you planning any more trips to the rookery? Have you taken your winning shot for the Alligator farm photo contest? As I remember, you pretty much cleaned up last year.

    Hey Tom,

    The afternoon light is by far the best. They let the photographers stay until 7 PM (2 hours after the park closing time) to shoot. I will be going back there Thursday to shoot in the PM and I'm staying over and will shoot in the morning light on Friday.

    So far I haven't thought about the contest yet. None of my shots really stand out as contest material to me yet.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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 May 7, 2007
    bfjr wrote:
    Nuttin like a brownie to make the day rolleyes1.gif
    15914525-M.jpg

    Hmmm, brownies, I used to make brownies. I didn't follow the prescribed recipe of one ounce of per package but used two ounces. The brownies came out a tad green and tasted awful and you had to sit down to eat it because you weren't getting up for a while. :ivar
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited May 7, 2007
    Very nice set, Harry.thumb.gif

    I just gotta come down there to shoot the rookery sometime. clap.gif

    Getting closeups like that must just be so exciting.
    Pathfinder - www.pathfinder.smugmug.com

    Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    Ann McRae wrote:
    :jawdrop

    Hoky 'mokes!!!! Are these great or what!!!!!!


    bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif

    Thanks Ann, the combo of good light, amazing breeding colors, and close proximity to your subjects can't be beat.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    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!"
Sign In or Register to comment.