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Heron Flip

Discussion in 'Birds' started by hillrg, Aug 8, 2005.

  1. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,402
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    I was hoping to join the flip club yesterday, as I was close to a heron that was gobbling up fish. Unfortunately this guy's technique was to put his head back and let the fish slide down - no flip!

    D2X 500/4 TC14EII 1/200s f/8 ISO 100.

    Here he goes...

    47368486.

    This is just before the slide commenced...

    47368484.

    The white at the top of the photo is the reflection of a swan that was also observing the heron's technique :lol:
     
    hillrg, Aug 8, 2005
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  2. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,333
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    I bet the fish flipped out though? Sorry for the bad joke, nice shots!....
     
    andreasb, Aug 8, 2005
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  3. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    He was lucky enough to have it facing the right direction nice captures Rory hoping to find some next week while I am on vacation
     
    mike mac, Aug 8, 2005
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  4. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,402
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Good luck Mike!
     
    hillrg, Aug 8, 2005
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  5. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,402
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Thanks Andreas. Congrats again on your excellent Cedar Waxwings. Do they come by at a predictable time - I'd love to get a crack at them...
     
    hillrg, Aug 8, 2005
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  6. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,478
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    It is an exclusive club that has many levels.

    herons/egrets, though some think this level should be split:

    original.

    spoonbills:
    original.

    and my personal favorite, Cranes (oops, I think so far I'm the only one in this level 8) )
    original.

    This is an illustrious group of folks from all over, and I am sure that you will soon be a member if you keep up the good work.

    Look forward to having you join us..... :wink:
     
    Backdoctor, Aug 8, 2005
    #6
  7. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,402
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    Gee whiz - I had no idea - i have my work cut out for me. Awesome series Harris.
     
    hillrg, Aug 8, 2005
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  8. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,478
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida

    Rory, I have ultimate confidence in your abilities to match the task at hand. Just fire away, and we'll see some flips from you soon....
     
    Backdoctor, Aug 8, 2005
    #8
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