Best Show in Town

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited March 31, 2008 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

I made my first trip of the season to the rookery in the St. Augustine Alligator Farm last week. I had a fine time too.

the Wood Stork Tabernacle Choir
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There were some fine "dance" numbers
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the stage hands were busy
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comic relief
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some x-rated material
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take a bow
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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!"

Comments

  • jhowdyjhowdy Registered Users Posts: 31 Big grins
    edited March 28, 2008
    Great job at SAAF and the captions are perfect. Number 9 is outstanding in detail and lighting to me.
    Jack Howdeshell
    Mayo, FL
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2008
    Yep..."take a bow" takes the prize...with the first dance number being a very close second.clap.gif
  • bhowdybhowdy Registered Users Posts: 658 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2008
    Awesome is an often overused term, but Harry .... these pics are AWESOME! I like "take a bow" as well, with comic relief a close second.
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2008
    excellent HArry
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 28, 2008
    jhowdy wrote:
    Great job at SAAF and the captions are perfect. Number 9 is outstanding in detail and lighting to me.

    Thanks Jack and I was real happy with that capture.
    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!"
  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2008
    Very nice Harry! Well done with the whites thumb.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2008
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Yep..."take a bow" takes the prize...with the first dance number being a very close second.clap.gif

    Thanks Ric, glad you enjoyed them.
    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!"
  • hanseathanseat Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2008
    Amazing shots!!!
    Greetings from Germany
    Jan
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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited March 29, 2008
    Great creative shooting
    Love em all

    Keep them coming

    homesick here:<(((((
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    bhowdy wrote:
    Awesome is an often overused term, but Harry .... these pics are AWESOME! I like "take a bow" as well, with comic relief a close second.

    Thanks Bob it was fun getting back up there.
    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!"
  • zack75144zack75144 Registered Users Posts: 261 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    nice series, and those last two...WOW!
    Zack www.zackjonesphotography.net
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  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    Howdy Harry,

    Wonderful series of images, so good to see all beautiful birds in their finest
    feathers.

    So crisp and tack sharp, with wonderful colors.

    Very nicely done!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    excellent HArry

    Thanks Dave wave.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!"
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    exposure is great in these shots [headscratch.gif d200 or d3:D ] to pick 1--5--7 and last
    Jeff W

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    jwear wrote:
    exposure is great in these shots [headscratch.gif d200 or d3:D ] to pick 1--5--7 and last

    Thanks Jeff. 1 was taken with the D3 and 5 & 7 were taken with the D300. :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!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    BigAl wrote:
    Very nice Harry! Well done with the whites thumb.gif

    Thanks Al, with the lighting at the rookery you have to be real careful with your highlights.
    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!"
  • summerzsummerz Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    Great series and comments.thumb.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    hanseat wrote:
    Amazing shots!!!

    Thank you very much Jan.
    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 March 30, 2008
    Gale wrote:
    Great creative shooting
    Love em all

    Keep them coming

    homesick here:<(((((

    Thanks Gale and by the time this season is done y'all will be real tired of my rookery images.
    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!"
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    Great series. Lots of action and breeding plumage. Really cool.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    zack75144 wrote:
    nice series, and those last two...WOW!

    Thank you very much Zack, glad you enjoyed them.
    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 March 30, 2008
    Looks like you are having way to much fun! Very nice! clap.gif
    Glenn

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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    Wow! What an amazing set Harry clap.gifclap.gif I love the comic relief shot! rolleyes1.gif
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2008
    Yes, as you said "the right direction"

    As I scroll down there begining to have the "Presence" that I've come to expect to see in your work thumb.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2008
    Panther wrote:
    Howdy Harry,

    Wonderful series of images, so good to see all beautiful birds in their finest
    feathers.

    So crisp and tack sharp, with wonderful colors.

    Very nicely done!!

    Thank you very much Craig
    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 March 31, 2008
    summerz wrote:
    Great series and comments.thumb.gif

    Glad you enjoyed them :D
    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 March 31, 2008
    Maestro wrote:
    Great series. Lots of action and breeding plumage. Really cool.

    Thanks Stephen, the rookery is just an outstanding location to get these kind of 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 March 31, 2008
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Looks like you are having way to much fun! Very nice! clap.gif

    I am having a lot of fun and thanks. :cavig
    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 March 31, 2008
    Giphsub wrote:
    Wow! What an amazing set Harry clap.gifclap.gif I love the comic relief shot! rolleyes1.gif

    Thanks Mike 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 March 31, 2008
    bfjr wrote:
    Yes, as you said "the right direction"

    As I scroll down there begining to have the "Presence" that I've come to expect to see in your work thumb.gif

    Thanks Ben, I'm happier with these 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!"
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