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Feb 10, 2005 20:11 |  #1

Okay, my bird shots aren't even in the same league with most of the postings in this forum. I've never considered them more than casual photos, so my technique is underdeveloped, to say the least. Nevertheless, I plan to post a series of bird photos from my area, just as examples of what's available.

To begin, what is more "Florida" than Herons and Egrets? At first, I thought the gator was stalking the Great Blue Heron, but he must not have been hungry since he never made a move for it. The heron's eyes followed the gator all the time, even though his head never moved.

The White Egret was after food, as they always are, but I never saw him attack anything.

These were taken at a city park near me that is basically a wildlife sanctuary. No cages or fences, so animals can come or go as they please. My first visit, primarily because my grand-daughters wanted to see an alligator.


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Feb 10, 2005 20:28 |  #2

Good shots. The egret is just beautiful agaisnt the dark.


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Feb 10, 2005 20:57 |  #3

Those are 'Exotic' birds to me . . . what one has as common is anothers dream. I'll trade you two elk and eight deer for them.


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Feb 10, 2005 21:10 as a reply to  @ RJSorensen's post |  #4

The egret looks great. You'll be over on the SLR forum asking what 400mm lens should I get?:lol:


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Feb 11, 2005 05:39 as a reply to  @ RbnDave's post |  #5

Those are real nice photos sparker1. Please show us more of your work as it's just great.

Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 11, 2005 05:54 |  #6

Great Shots! Lets see some more. I really like the second one.


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Feb 11, 2005 11:41 |  #7

Wow. Great combo shot. Gator and heron in #1.

My sister lives in Bradenton. Next time I go visit her I'll have to ask you advice on good places to go find some of these critters.


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Feb 11, 2005 19:49 |  #8

Thanks, everyone. I do have a few more to post as I get time.

James, I'll be happy to share what info I have, there are plenty of birds and mammals close to Bradenton.


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Feb 12, 2005 16:25 |  #9

Excellent! The Egret is wonderfull :)


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Feb 12, 2005 16:50 as a reply to  @ CyberDyneSystems's post |  #10

the second shot is especially good


so you had the terrible ( beautiful) twins with you

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they must be fearless
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