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My favorite spot

Discussion in 'Birds' started by HarryB, Apr 13, 2007.

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  1. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida
    Hi Y'all,

    If I had to choose one location to shoot in it would be the rookery at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.

    Every time I go up there during its season (April through mid June) its like taking a workshop in wildlife photography. Its easy to get shots there but to get good shots takes a fair amount of work.

    Here's a few from my first visit last week.

    The woodstorks are flying in for mating season
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    the great egrets are doing there "don't ya think I'm sexy" routines
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    They get very expressive upon arriving at the nest
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    the snowy egrets are all dressed up in their mating colors
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    so are the tri-colors
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    everyone is working hard to look good. It should be a good season.
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    HarryB, Apr 13, 2007
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  2. Commodorefirst

    Commodorefirst Admin/Moderator Administrator

    20,519
    May 1, 2005
    Missouri
    So nice harry, so nice,

    Thanks for posting,

    Wade
     
    Commodorefirst, Apr 13, 2007
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  3. DoorMan

    DoorMan Guest

    Great images Harry. All are very good.

    Did you shoot these with the 80-400? Do they allow tripods?
     
    DoorMan, Apr 13, 2007
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  4. Jose Suro

    Jose Suro

    1,242
    Oct 27, 2006
    Tierra Verde, Florida
    Outstanding images Harry!! I got to get over there sometime - jeez! - those are nice! Some of the best posted here recently. Congrats!

    Jose
     
    Jose Suro, Apr 13, 2007
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  5. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama
    Wonderful Series Harry
     
    hangin tree, Apr 13, 2007
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  6. jryoung1947

    jryoung1947

    1,456
    Nov 17, 2006
    Lakeland FL
    Super, that bit of green on #3 is just perfect.
     
    jryoung1947, Apr 13, 2007
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  7. Baxter

    Baxter

    1,515
    Jan 8, 2007
    Clemson, SC
    I can see why it's your favorite place - these are fabulous, especially the wood stork and snowy shots. Wow.
     
    Baxter, Apr 13, 2007
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  8. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Wonderful series Harry. I'm hoping to make it down to the Alligator Farm within the next month or so. I hope that you and the Florida gang can join me. :smile:
     
    Flew, Apr 13, 2007
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  9. WildBill

    WildBill

    410
    Mar 20, 2006
    Hammonton, New Jersey
    Bill
    Wish I was there Harry! These are wonderful!!!


    Bill
     
    WildBill, Apr 13, 2007
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  10. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida

    Thank you Wade.
     
    HarryB, Apr 14, 2007
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  11. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Very nice Harry,
    I have processed alot , but only one for the net thus far.
     
    Gale, Apr 14, 2007
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  12. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida
    Most of these were with the 70-200 and the 1.4 TC, a few were with the 80-400 and the 500.

    The Alligatorn Farm is the most photographer friendly place you will find. Tripods are definitely allowed.
     
    HarryB, Apr 14, 2007
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  13. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida

    Thanks Jose and you should get up to St Augustine, its an incredible opportunity.
     
    HarryB, Apr 14, 2007
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  14. alexf

    alexf Subscribing Member

    20,510
    Dec 16, 2006
    Miami Beach, FL, USA
    Ooh. Another place to visit!
     
    alexf, Apr 14, 2007
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  15. flygirl1

    flygirl1

    2,222
    Feb 11, 2007
    Orlando, Florida
    I have to agree. It is absolutely terrific!!! I am going back May 4-5.

    Nancy
     
    flygirl1, Apr 14, 2007
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  16. Glacier

    Glacier

    1,883
    Jan 17, 2006
    Boaz, Alabama
    Harry,

    I've never seen colors on a Woodstork like those in image #2. Is the green a result of breeding plumage? All really nice shots by the way.
     
    Glacier, Apr 14, 2007
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  17. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,789
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    What a great series Harry, Wish I could have gone with you!
     
    andreasb, Apr 14, 2007
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  18. CliffB

    CliffB

    3,198
    Jan 19, 2006
    Rock Hill, South Carolina
    That is a wonderful series of shots.
     
    CliffB, Apr 14, 2007
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  19. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida
    Thanks for stopping by Gary
     
    HarryB, Apr 14, 2007
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  20. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida
    Thanks John. I love shooting wood storks at the rookery.
     
    HarryB, Apr 14, 2007
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