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Sep 28, 2006 20:23 | #1

I don't know what's going on this summer or maybe it's just the park I have been frequenting lately that has rewarded me 4 times now with extremley approachable Great Blues, this is from last Friday where I was able to approach this Great Blue to within my minimum focusing distance of the 200 F2.8L, hope you all enjoy C & C welcome and appreciated, none of these are cropped, just resized for the forum

#1 thought before I moved in I should try for a reflection shot

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#2 Taking my time moving closer Inch By Inch

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#3 Finally to about 5 feet away and he hasn't flinched

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#4 shot a few then I moved around to the other side of the bird , still 5 feet away

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Sep 28, 2006 20:32 | #2

Holy crap... awsome job. Either you really understand how to approach animals, or this bird is a zoo. Great job. I can't even get close enough to fill a frame with the bird.

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Sep 28, 2006 20:52 | #3

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Sep 28, 2006 20:59 | #4

NIcely captured GBH, crisp and detailed. Well done Wayne.

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Sep 28, 2006 21:42 | #5

Well done Wayne.

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Sep 28, 2006 21:54 | #6

Not all GB's are shy. I was sitting on a marina, talking to a couple old ladies who fished there every day for Crappy. Old Blue just walked up behind them and started eating fish out of their 5 gallon bucket.

He got about 5, before one of them saw him and shooed it away.

Me? I was too stunned to do anything. Caught between the worlds biggest belly laugh that would have hurt, and shock to see this bird be so bold.

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Sep 28, 2006 22:42 | #7

Wonderful GBH photos Wayne! Sharp and nice detail. I wish i had such luck.

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Sep 29, 2006 04:33 | #8

Terrific shots, well done. Thats neat being able to get that close

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Sep 29, 2006 04:58 as a reply to @ calicokat's post | #9

I am so jealous , I have been trying all summer to get a get shot of one. Well done the series is stunnig !

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Sep 29, 2006 06:25 | #10

Amazing work, Wayne. I can't imagine getting that close to one that could fly away.

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Sep 29, 2006 06:27 | #11

Great shots Were i am in the UK we can't get withing 100yrd's of these bird's without them flying off ( its not fair )
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Sep 29, 2006 10:22 | #12

Gorgeous detail in the last two especially

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Sep 29, 2006 10:25 | #13

Excellent shots Wayne, it is special when a bird lets you get closer than normal. Great series.

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Sep 29, 2006 10:27 | #14

Very nice series Wayne. I love the head shots with the third being my favorite for the good exposure and detail. Focus is dead on. Well done!

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Sep 29, 2006 10:27 | #15

Nice series, I love to watch these hunt in shallow waters. Great detail for sure...

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