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Standing Out
Standing Out
D80 sig50-500@320mm ISO800 F6.3 SS1/800
Tri-Pod at Gatorland.
All the Nesters around the Main Lagoon are WILD BIRDS they nest here because of the safety the gators insure. No Raccoon or snakes raiding nest for eggs or chicks. The feeding of young is accomplished by the Adults fly off to feed elsewhere at least twice a day. While the lagoon is loaded with fish it doesn't supply what the birds need for the young.
Many however enjoy the SPORT of Hot Dog Stealing from both Gators being fed and by those
who set the treats down and turn their heads for an instant. All the Birds will snatch up unguarded
food in the blink of an eye.
HAVE A FUN FILLED WEEKEND

Jack Gaskin

 
 
 

Terry T. Ruvalcaba
 

nice capture, Jack!


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July 20, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wonderful composition on this Jack. Really nice details too. It looks like a great place to go and shoot!


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July 20, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Great pose, Jack!


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July 20, 2012

 

Gord MacEachern
  Something like russian roulette, lol..
Just a fantastic capture Jack, sounds like a great place for a winter break!


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July 20, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding capture and info Jack!


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July 20, 2012

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  Beautiful colors and composition.


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July 20, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  I really need to get out in the country and get in a wildlife shoot.Absolutely beautiful Jack!!!!


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July 20, 2012

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Terrific capture ... I love the food-snatching info!


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July 20, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  Wonderful capture...and as always, interesting wildlife info.


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July 20, 2012

 
karenemichaels.com - Karen E. Michaels

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  The gonifs steal the fish out of my pond.

Excellent portrait, Jack. The warm light works well with the cool blues.


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July 20, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool shot!


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July 20, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  A terrific image, and great information, Jack.


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July 20, 2012

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  Very interesting commentary, and a great shot of this beautiful bird, Jack!


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July 20, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Nice capture, details and color, Jack!


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- Ray

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  Excellent capture, Jack!


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July 20, 2012

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  AWESOME photo Jack, so beautiful!!!

Glad I could make you laugh,well Spanky Hehehehe


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July 20, 2012

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Cool capture, Jack!


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July 20, 2012

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful story and capture Jack! Love your light and composition here, that Sigma lens does a pretty good job!


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July 20, 2012

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Great capture, Jack -- beautiful bird. They always look kind of prehistoric to me, esp when they fly.


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David Phalen
  Excellent light, colors and clarity!! WTG Jack!!


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July 20, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  He sure is a pretty color! Well done!


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July 20, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Beautiful capture Jack with great detail of this awesome Blue Heron, love the contrast with the green background. Have a nice weekend Jack.


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July 20, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Beautiful bird and capture, Jack!! Always reassuring to realize even wildlife enjoy a little junk food now and then.

I have the Canon facility about 15 minutes away...it has become increasingly more crowded over the years. I don't mind the cost so much of my Tamron lens repair but the wait is killing me...last year when it was in the shop it took 3 months to get it back!!


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July 20, 2012

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Excellent light and capture,Jack! Beautiful!!


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- Heather Loewenhardt

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  A very elegant pose Jack. I like the fence in the shot. Thanks for the very interesting information too. These birds must be fascinating to watch.


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July 21, 2012

 
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