Snack time

squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
edited July 1, 2007 in Wildlife
this GBH was hunting in the reeds and let me approach within 20 feet, seemingly oblivious to the clicking of my shutter...

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~ Rocky
"Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
Three Dog Night

www.northwestnaturalimagery.com

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited June 29, 2007
    Great exposure with that shot! And of course the action is great!
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited June 30, 2007
    Now that's some fine shooting! thumb.gif

    -joel
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  • FirelarzFirelarz Registered Users Posts: 37 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    What lens were you using for these? Great captures!
    I am always on a quest for knowledge. If you have some extra, send it to me. (I just love this little guy!) :barb :barb :barb

    Nikon D2X l D2XS l and alot of Nikon glass...
  • RadleyRadley Registered Users Posts: 77 Big grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Terrific series and very well captured. Well done!
    Claude
  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Firelarz wrote:
    What lens were you using for these? Great captures!

    thanks for the nice comments... this was taken with my Sigma EX 80-400 lens at 280mm...
    ~ Rocky
    "Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
    Three Dog Night

    www.northwestnaturalimagery.com
  • bigpixbigpix Registered Users Posts: 371 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Just stunning.......
    Cheers...... Big Pix
    Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
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    my Images
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Excellent close ups!! clap.gif
    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 June 30, 2007
    He must have been one hungry heron! :D

    Very nice capture. thumb.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Excellent captures, well exposed and with good details. clap.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!"
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Nice detail! thumb.gif
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • slflashslflash Registered Users Posts: 186 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Great shot
    Great shot! I love the glint in his eye!

    S
    Sheila
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Awesome series, very well done. I love the sharpness and detail.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Dick.
    "Nothing sharpens sight like envy."
    Thomas Fuller.

    SmugMug account.
    Website.
  • HarvHarv Registered Users Posts: 1,105 Major grins
    edited June 30, 2007
    Wow! Now that's what I call up close and personal. Great sharpness and detail. Excellent job on these.
    Harv
    Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

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     Some Canon stuff :D
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited July 1, 2007
    fantastic captures
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
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