Finally I had good luck with GBH

[SamIAM]

Since I do not own very long lenses, my Great Blue Heron photos from far were so so.

Last Friday, I was lucky to have a GBH close enough to have a blast.

I took a long walk at Cochran shoals state park but could not see anything worthy. So I was contemplating a trip to Chattahoochee Nature Center where they have some captive Eagles, Vultures and Owls..

Suddenly I spotted one loner out there:

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I was very excited. I was carrying my D200 and 70-300VR. I took out my SB-800 and mounted it as well. The guy was not bothered, he was trying a thing or two:

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A few missed attempts:

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.. and he blames it on me::tongue:

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Moves to a different spot to try his luck again:

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He got one:

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Managed to hold on:

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Looked like a satisfying smile in his face..

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Thanks for looking. I wanted to share my excitement with you.

 

[Gale]

Alright, way to go:>))
Sure is fun isn't it
Job well done. Patience paid off in spades

 

[dmwphoto]

great series, great captions and loads of fun! The first is very very nice especially.

 

[SamIAM]

Gale and Dave, Thanks a ton for your encouraging words.

 

[hangin tree]

Way to go Sam, Very nice capture

 

[Dave]

Excellent series Sam...and the story that goes along with it really makes the pictures. That 70-300 is a very handy lens indeed.

 

[SamIAM]

Thank you Gary and Dave.

 

[Glacier]

Way to go Sam! I can tell you it will become addicting if you are not careful.:wink: I too really like the first one.

 

[SamIAM]

Andy,
You are correct. But I guess no HMO approved therapy or medicine is yet available for these addictions. :biggrin:

Thanks for looking anyway,
Regards