Great Blues

[raymond j barlow]

had some fun with these incredible creatures.. and I neve seem to get tired of photographing them. Nice to see a few returning from the south.

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and a couple of Cormorants..

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thanks for looking!!

 

[Schnauzermom]

I think I need to move somewhere more interesting....can't decide if #2 or #3 is my favorite....

 

[Clix Pix]

Oh, these are gorgeous photos of one of my favorite birds! I've been fascinated by the GBH ever since I saw my first one several years ago. You've done great with these images!

 

[HarryB]

Very nice especially #4.

 

[Gerald Plowman]

#8 is outstanding! Very difficult to get that kind of detail on a black bird.

 

[raymond j barlow]

thanks everyone, I really appreciate your cool comments.

 

[Baxter]

Great shots right from the top with that first one of the GBH. I agree that you really did well with the cormorants. Those are both nifty shots. The GBH is actually a challenging bird to shoot because the white in the face is so easy to burn. You handled these really well. Good detail on the legs and feet too. Just think how nice they'll look when you get some nice green leaves to brighten up the bokeh!

 

[Flew]

Very nice set of one of my favorite species Ray. :smile:

 

[hangin tree]

Your In-flight are outstanding. That is hard to do. Very nice set

 

[GonzoBernelli]

Frame #2 large and display conspicuously! The best of the series, for me - the rest are no slouches either.

 

[Allan]

Nice shots. Number 4 has a lot of "layers" in focus - excellent.

 

[Gale]

4 and the last are real stand outs
Good shooting nice images

 

[Frits]

Very nice Raymond. I was fascinated by these in Huntsville, AL a few weeks ago. I'll be on the lookout now to catch some around here...never bothered before.

 

[jimmyc1000]

Excellent series. I love number 8 of the cormorant.

 

[raymond j barlow]

thanks again everyone, you all are very kind and generous with your words.

Very nice Raymond. I was fascinated by these in Huntsville, AL a few weeks ago. I'll be on the lookout now to catch some around here...never bothered before.

Hi Frits.. Just wondering if you know my friend Scott Linstead, he lives near Montreal, and knows some good shooting areas for herons.

 

[daodang]

Very nice set, Raymond. The 2nd one is to be framed for sure.

Just wondering if you know my friend Scott Linstead, he lives near Montreal, and knows some good shooting areas for herons.

I see we have the same acquaintance Scott Linstead. He's a fine gentleman and an excellent (and patient too) bird photographer.

 

[raymond j barlow]

Very nice set, Raymond. The 2nd one is to be framed for sure.


I see we have the same acquaintance Scott Linstead. He's a fine gentleman and an excellent (and patient too) bird photographer.

Yes, very true.. and he likes owls too!

hehehe.

 

[Frits]

thanks again everyone, you all are very kind and generous with your words.




Hi Frits.. Just wondering if you know my friend Scott Linstead, he lives near Montreal, and knows some good shooting areas for herons.

A very accomplished photographer indeed, but I don't know him personally. Of course I'm not a "birder" either, just trespassing a bit into that territory while in Huntsville :smile:

 

[Jose Suro]

Very nice series Ray. I'll go with # e as my favorite. Well done as usual.

Best,

Jose

 

[raymond j barlow]

Very nice series Ray. I'll go with # e as my favorite. Well done as usual.

Best,

Jose

thanks Jose... #e??