A Day In The Life...

riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
edited August 4, 2007 in Wildlife
...OF THE LEAST TERN FAMILY

"COME QUICK JUNIOR, DADDY'S HOME"
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"OH BOY, OH BOY! I WONDER WHAT HE BROUGHT ME THIS TIME"
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"YUMMIE! FISH, MY FAVORITE"
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"OH MAN! THIS ONE IS BIGGER THAN ME, WHEEEEE"
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"WOW! SLOW DOWN JUNIOR"
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"CHUMP, CHUMP, CHUMP"
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"NOW, THAT'S MY BOY!"
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TIME FOR THE AFTERNOON NAP AFTER A NICE, BIG LUNCH
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Russ

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2007
    rolleyes1.gifTerrific, Russ!mwink.gif

    Did the little one end up downing the whole fish?

    This set really tickled me.:D
  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2007
    Very cool set thumb.gif...

    imagine eating something that has about the same length as your body has :uhoh
    Ivar
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2007
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    Ric Grupe wrote:
    rolleyes1.gifTerrific, Russ!mwink.gif

    Did the little one end up downing the whole fish?

    This set really tickled me.:D

    fantastic
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2007
    Nice behavioral documentary series Russ. thumb.gif Always enjoy seeing interaction between parental units and nest rats. :D
    Mike McCarthy

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  • HarvHarv Registered Users Posts: 1,105 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2007
    A truly wonderful series. I loved it. Thanks for sharing this with us.
    Harv
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2007
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Nice behavioral documentary series Russ. thumb.gif Always enjoy seeing interaction between parental units and nest rats. :D

    15524779-Ti.gif What an excellent and quite cute series. You really captured the interaction well. thumb.gif I love the low angle as well.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    rolleyes1.gifTerrific, Russ!mwink.gif

    Did the little one end up downing the whole fish?

    This set really tickled me.:D
    That was just the appetizer:eat
    thanks Ric
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    Thanks to all for viewing and commenting
    Russ
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    OMG these are just the cutest rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    What great set and a day of one's life. That's awesome! Thanks for the chuckle! wings.gifclap.gifwings.gifclap.gif
    Marina
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 28, 2007
    Just terrific, Russ! thumb.gif Really superb interaction. Nice job on the commentary as well. rolleyes1.gif

    -joel
    Moderator of Landscapes forum
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  • ShasocShasoc Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    Very cool set, and your commentary made it even better.clap.gifthumb.gif
    Socrate
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  • JohnDCJohnDC Registered Users Posts: 379 Major grins
    edited July 29, 2007
    Really nice set, Russ. The "whoa, slow down..." photo looks like it was set up by a cartoonist. Very comical.
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited July 29, 2007
    riddim_maker wrote:
    ...OF THE LEAST TERN FAMILY

    "COME QUICK JUNIOR, DADDY'S HOME"
    "OH BOY, OH BOY! I WONDER WHAT HE BROUGHT ME THIS TIME"
    "YUMMIE! FISH, MY FAVORITE"
    "OH MAN! THIS ONE IS BIGGER THAN ME, WHEEEEE"
    "WOW! SLOW DOWN JUNIOR"
    "CHUMP, CHUMP, CHUMP"
    "NOW, THAT'S MY BOY!"
    TIME FOR THE AFTERNOON NAP AFTER A NICE, BIG LUNCH

    What a wonderful series, I loved every shot iloveyou.gif
    What a cute little fella with such a big fish to swallow whole :D
    Beautiful done thumb.gif .... Skippy
    .
    .
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  • kriyababajikriyababaji Registered Users Posts: 295 Major grins
    edited July 29, 2007
    Great Sequence!

    Really tells a story, great work and timly captures.

    Shane
  • FroggyFroggy Registered Users Posts: 610 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2007
    Hey Russ, that seriese is so refreshing, I love it, you really captured a special moment.

    That chick sitting on his rear with the anchovie is too frigging cute, well done, looking forward to shooting with you and William again.

    Steve
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  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2007
    That is a super set clap.gif Well done!
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2007
    Very cool set Russ! clap.gif Did you take these at Bolsa?
    Glenn

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  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    ivar wrote:
    Very cool set thumb.gif...

    imagine eating something that has about the same length as your body has :uhoh
    headscratch.gif hmmm! a very long spaghetti???:D
    Thanks Ivar
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    dbaker1221 wrote:
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    fantastic
    Thanks Dave
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Nice behavioral documentary series Russ. thumb.gif Always enjoy seeing interaction between parental units and nest rats. :D
    Just trying to keep up with your magnificent Ospreys:D
    Thanks Mike
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    Harv wrote:
    A truly wonderful series. I loved it. Thanks for sharing this with us.
    Thank you for commenting Harv
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    15524779-Ti.gif What an excellent and quite cute series. You really captured the interaction well. thumb.gif I love the low angle as well.
    Thanks Stephen
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    OMG these are just the cutest rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    What great set and a day of one's life. That's awesome! Thanks for the chuckle! wings.gifclap.gifwings.gifclap.gif
    Always a pleasure Marina, thank you!
    Russ
  • GonzoBernelliGonzoBernelli Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited July 31, 2007
    Talk about capturing a moment! O U T S T A N D I N G!
    DISCLAIMER: This post is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2007
    kdog wrote:
    Just terrific, Russ! thumb.gif Really superb interaction. Nice job on the commentary as well. rolleyes1.gif

    -joel
    Thanks Joel
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2007
    Shasoc wrote:
    Very cool set, and your commentary made it even better.clap.gifthumb.gif
    Much appreciated
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2007
    JohnDC wrote:
    Really nice set, Russ. The "whoa, slow down..." photo looks like it was set up by a cartoonist. Very comical.
    rolleyes1.gif I agree. BTW, haven't seen you in a while, not too much action at Bolsa these days eh
    Russ
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2007
    Skippy wrote:
    What a wonderful series, I loved every shot iloveyou.gif
    What a cute little fella with such a big fish to swallow whole :D
    Beautiful done thumb.gif .... Skippy
    .
    He really had a mouthful rolleyes1.gif Thanks Skippy
    Russ
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2007
    Outstanding clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Harry
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  • LCDLCD Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2007
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    WOW!! Technically wonderful and truly adorable.

    Congrats. An awesome series!!
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