Grackle

[Flew]

Patrick and I took a brief break at the pond at lunch today. While we were waiting for the big guys to fly, I took a couple of shots at these guys.

Shot with the D2H / 300mm f2.8.

Landing:

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Taking off (sorry about the wing tip - these guys are quick :?):

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[PhotoDawg]

WOW, flew.....I never relized that kind of bird had so many different colors. Nice captures!!!

 

[Steve S]

Nice captures Frank!

Cool poses!

 

[TOLady]

Love the ballet pose of the first shot! *LOL* Great captures.

 

[Leigh]

Hey Frank! Nice shots. Thanks for calling Patrick and asking him to go w/you yesterday. He needed it. I haven't seen what he shots he got, but maybe oneday he'll have time to process some!

I love that first shot. I'm w/Sandi....looks very "ballet"!

 

[Flew]

Thanks Leigh. Believe me, we both needed it yesterday. :?

 

[Backdoctor]

Nice shots Frank. In a few weeks, you get to shoot really big birdies.

:lol:

 

[Flew]

Nice shots Frank. In a few weeks, you get to shoot really big birdies.

:lol:

Yeah!!! Can't wait.

 

[dmwphoto]

Frank!!!!!!!!!!! allright!!!!!!!! Great shot on a bird most people pass on shooting. You have captured him well and have shown off his beautiful side. Nice action captures too.

 

[Greg]

very nice Frank. good job on the exposure and timing.

Looks like we need to bring a gabage bag with us the next time we go. I guess it's getting wam enough for the inconsiderates to show up and leave thier trash.

 

[Flew]

Greg,

Yes, we do. It is really disgusting. Some of it is because the trash cans fill up to overflowing, but some is just due to piggy visitors.

I wonder what their mothers would say?? 8)

 

[EdMac]

Grackles

Hi Frank,
These are good shots, but I am on dialup right now, and it akes forever to download. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bubba]

Too cool, Frank!