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Mar 30, 2011 07:33 |  #1

This guy was near the shore, but strutting around in some wildflowers. I thought that was a nice touch.


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Mar 30, 2011 07:38 |  #2

Both are very nice shots Stan.
I like the 1st one best.


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Mar 30, 2011 07:54 |  #3

Lovely compositions Stan... the light, color and detail are special... and so is seeing blooming flowers ;)

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Mar 30, 2011 08:28 |  #4

Oh my, what wonderful images. That spring setting is simply gorgeous and I LOVE it. Great work, Stan.


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Mar 30, 2011 09:52 |  #5

super shots, Stan - well captured




  
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Mar 30, 2011 09:53 as a reply to  @ dgraham329's post |  #6

stan that first is just a beauty.


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Mar 30, 2011 12:58 |  #7

Very nice photos Stan. Such a different environment from Fort Desoto Park.


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Mar 30, 2011 17:44 |  #8

Very nice...like #1 best!




  
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Mar 30, 2011 17:59 |  #9

Wow Stan, two of your best. What a beautiful setting for this awesome bird. Great stuff!


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Mar 30, 2011 18:35 |  #10

awesome set Stan




  
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Mar 30, 2011 19:32 |  #11

Thanks everyone. Interesting that these wildflowers were no more than a block from the beach, but look like a world apart.


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Mar 30, 2011 21:06 |  #12

Awesome!


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Mar 30, 2011 21:59 |  #13

sparker1 wrote in post #12123205 (external link)
This guy was near the shore, but strutting around in some wildflowers. I thought that was a nice touch.

Wow...Those are gorgeous shots!!




  
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Mar 31, 2011 07:28 |  #14

Bravo Stan! Very cool bird and wonderful photos!


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Mar 31, 2011 11:38 |  #15

Lovely shots of a lovely bird, Stan :)


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