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Anhinga

© Emile Abbott
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Anhinga

Uploaded: June 27, 2010

Description

Anhinga anhinga captured in the wild at Lake Woodruff, Fla from a john boat with Canon 20D at 300 mm,(effective 480mm), ISO 400, F/5.6, 1/250 sec handheld. These darters are closely related to cormorants but have broader tails and much slimmer necks. They are good swimmers with web feet but their feathers are not waterproof and they are often seen drying them as seen here. They often swim with only their head and neck visible and are called "snakebirds" Comment welcome. Emile

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Robert R. Goodman June 27, 2010

Hi Emile,Beautiful wildlife capture.I've heard of these birds before,have never seen one in real life.I'm going to add this to my favorites!!! #1282693

John Connolly June 27, 2010

I don't recall ever having heard of these birds Emile! This is an excellent capture with wonderful detail, and thanks for sharing! #8719887

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 27, 2010

Thanks Bobby and John. My son who teaches at Stetson Univ. in Deland, Fla took me out while he fished I took photos. Got some nice shots. #8719898

Husain Akhtar July 12, 2010

How are you doing doc and nice to see your delightful work! Excellent capture and very useful text! #8750312

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 12, 2010

Hi Husain, I am real busy at the Medical biz but trying to get back to BP and post and reply from time to time. #8750540

Patti Coblentz December 10, 2010

So graceful with amazing detail...it must be interesting to watch him swim...excellent wildlife capture and dialog, Emile. #9090986

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 10, 2010

Thanks Patti. #9091462

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 14, 2011

What a shot Emile, this totally ROCKS!!! <>< #9163028

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 15, 2011

Thanks Nancy I've been busy lately. #9164313

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 26, 2012

Wowza! Totally perfect Emile!


jo ann c. #10110036

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 26, 2012

Thanks JO ANN #10110304

Anthony G. Comella June 22, 2012

Emile, your works are awesome - you certainly know your stuff!! #10195937

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 24, 2012

Thank you very much Anthony. #10197896

Phyllis A. Houghton March 15, 2013

Terrific capture of him drying his wings. This is a new bird for me too. Thanks for the information too, Emile! #10610618

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