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Feb 15, 2014 20:31 |  #1

Up close and personal with an LGH on the hunt at Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park. Can't believe how close I got to this little fellow!

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Feb 15, 2014 21:35 |  #2

Gorgeous shots Betty


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Feb 16, 2014 05:35 |  #3

Wonderful shots Betty.


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Feb 16, 2014 05:36 |  #4

Beautiful captures and well done.


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Feb 16, 2014 05:45 |  #5

Beautiful bird and photos.


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Feb 16, 2014 07:14 |  #6

What lens did you use?


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Feb 16, 2014 07:54 |  #7

Good for you, Betty; those are great shots.
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Feb 16, 2014 07:56 as a reply to  @ CDMOOSE's post |  #8

Sweet shots Betty


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Feb 16, 2014 07:56 |  #9

Good shots Betty! Love the colors.


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Feb 16, 2014 15:20 |  #10

Thanks, everyone. Used 6D and my Canon 70-200L f/4 IS. He was that close! Birds in that park are used to people. Sorry about the double post.


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Feb 16, 2014 15:23 |  #11

WoW1 Betty,
Thats a great capture,,and lucky to get that close,
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Feb 16, 2014 15:40 |  #12

Ooooooh! What a lovely set, such great colours and detail.

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Feb 16, 2014 15:46 |  #13

Thanks again.


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Feb 16, 2014 16:18 |  #14

Beautiful LGH you found, Betty!


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Feb 16, 2014 16:50 as a reply to  @ Snydremark's post |  #15

Beautiful captures Betty!


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