Standing Out
Uploaded: July 20, 2012 03:00:48
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
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 320.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Terry T. Ruvalcaba July 20, 2012
nice capture, Jack! #1475862R. J. Laudenbacher July 20, 2012
Wonderful composition on this Jack. Really nice details too. It looks like a great place to go and shoot! #10237145Marilyn Cornwell July 20, 2012
Great pose, Jack! #10237178Gord MacEachern July 20, 2012
Something like russian roulette, lol..Jeff Robinson July 20, 2012
Outstanding capture and info Jack! #10237195Lynn M. Whitt July 20, 2012
Beautiful colors and composition. #10237246Robert R. Goodman July 20, 2012
I really need to get out in the country and get in a wildlife shoot.Absolutely beautiful Jack!!!! #10237277Agnes Fegan July 20, 2012
Terrific capture ... I love the food-snatching info! #10237284Michelle Alton July 20, 2012
Wonderful capture...and as always, interesting wildlife info. #10237319Karen E. Michaels July 20, 2012
The gonifs steal the fish out of my pond.Excellent portrait, Jack. The warm light works well with the cool blues. #10237345
Tiia Vissak July 20, 2012
a cool shot! #10237627Lindley Johnson July 20, 2012
A terrific image, and great information, Jack. #10237628Ann H. Belus July 20, 2012
Very interesting commentary, and a great shot of this beautiful bird, Jack! #10237705Mike Clime July 20, 2012
Nice capture, details and color, Jack! #10237767Ray July 20, 2012
Excellent capture, Jack! #10237789Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 20, 2012
AWESOME photo Jack, so beautiful!!!Glad I could make you laugh,well Spanky Hehehehe #10238036
Barbara Waldoch July 20, 2012
Cool capture, Jack! #10238050John Connolly July 20, 2012
A wonderful story and capture Jack! Love your light and composition here, that Sigma lens does a pretty good job! #10238073Katherine Kuhn July 20, 2012
Great capture, Jack -- beautiful bird. They always look kind of prehistoric to me, esp when they fly. #10238102David Phalen July 20, 2012
Excellent light, colors and clarity!! WTG Jack!! #10238265Monnie Ryan July 20, 2012
He sure is a pretty color! Well done! #10238298Jeffrey R. Bange July 20, 2012
Beautiful capture Jack with great detail of this awesome Blue Heron, love the contrast with the green background. Have a nice weekend Jack. #10238332Robert K. Bemus July 20, 2012
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!! #10238385
Ujjwal Mukherjee July 20, 2012
Excellent light and capture,Jack! Beautiful!! #10238404Heather Loewenhardt July 21, 2012
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. #10238821Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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