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Snowy Egret Attitudes

Discussion in 'Birds' started by Uncle Frank, Apr 19, 2005.

  1. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I spent a productive hour at the lake today.. It's a rush whenever you can grab a sharp picture of a Snowy Egret.

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    Even better when they're showing some attitude.

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    But best of all, when they're flying!

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    All shots with the Nikon 80-200/2.8 AF D and Kenko Pro 1.4x teleconverter.
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 19, 2005
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  2. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

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    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Wow Frank you have really taken some excellent images here. I especially like the first and third ones.
     
    greyflash, Apr 19, 2005
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  3. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks, Gordon! I didn't have time to wait for the best light, but the Snowies were very cooperative today 8).

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    Uncle Frank, Apr 19, 2005
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  4. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

    I hate you guys that have exotic waders that live in your back yards. :? I'm so tired of shooting pigeons and Canadian geese. :cry:  OTOH, it's just a little over a month until I get to go down and visit Harris and shoot the wonderful birdies in Florida!! :D  It's just a shame that I have to drive 13 hours to get shots like you can get every day. :evil:

    Great captures Frank.
     
    Flew, Apr 19, 2005
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  5. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Sorry about that, Flew. But when you get old, like Harris and me, you can retire in Florida, right next to the birdies :) .
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 19, 2005
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  6. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Hey Frank. I hate to say this, but I'm already older than you and Harris put together. :lol:

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 19, 2005
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  7. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Cool! Then it's time to hand in your timecard, and smell the roses 8).

    And if you don't like Florida, there's lots of birding opportunities in northern California, too.

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    Uncle Frank, Apr 19, 2005
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  8. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    You guys are KIDS yet......

    I am old
     
    Gale, Apr 19, 2005
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  9. CraigH.

    CraigH.

    354
    Feb 1, 2005
    Northen NJ
    Excellent captures Frank. :D 
     
    CraigH., Apr 19, 2005
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  10. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks, Craig! Imagine what you could have done with the 300/4 8).
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 19, 2005
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  11. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I never get tired of egret shots. Especially, the ones of the snowy variety!! :D  :D  :D  :D 
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 19, 2005
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  12. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Hey I think Flew has something here, that is not fair........ man would I like to get an opportunity shooting these things, let alone hummers. You and Harris make a guy want to take up drinking :^ )
    One day, in the mean time keep them coming. i wonder how many hours for me, Frank 13 hours driving, me think I could do it in 13 days. LOL
     
    Keith, Apr 20, 2005
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  13. gmaker1

    gmaker1

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    Feb 13, 2005
    Rochester, New York
    Good images Frank. Lovely birds. I agree with you Flew. I get tired of shooting the same birds day in and day out. I guess we have to travel to get the shots. Not a bad thing to do from time to time.

    Gil
     
    gmaker1, Apr 20, 2005
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  14. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks, Gil :) .
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 20, 2005
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  15. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,505
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    HEY UF

    Wait till they fix my camera man.

    The snowies have once again arrived for the summer and I'm primed :) 

    These are excellent shots....and they're making me even worserer antsy!
     
    jfenton, Apr 20, 2005
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  16. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I can't wait to seem them Jim, but when you start posting Snowy Egret pictures from your d2h/500mm rig, I'm going to revert back to hummingbird pics. That's the only way I'll be able to avoid a dual case of Camera & Lens Lust :shock:.
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 20, 2005
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  17. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    nice shot UF. Here's one of my snowy's:

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    Backdoctor, Apr 20, 2005
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  18. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,505
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Harris

    Gotta love that hairdo man :) 

    How is your better half doing???
     
    jfenton, Apr 20, 2005
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  19. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Hey Harris, I thought that we agreed that we wouldn't post any more pics unless they were in focus and really sharp. 8)

    I mean Jeez, I cut myself on this shot. I just got back from the emergency room. Had to get 27 stitches.... :lol:

    Great shot!!

    Hope Mary is doing better.

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 20, 2005
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  20. Backdoctor

    Backdoctor

    2,483
    Jan 25, 2005
    South Florida
    Mary was doing OK till last night. She feels this thing coming on again. She seems to go about 5-6 days then gets an episode. We're trying some of this lactulose to help her go to the bathroom. Seems her stomach doesnt empty or something like that.

    Thanks
     
    Backdoctor, Apr 21, 2005
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