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Some birds · 08:33 AM

Not many birds and not much variety. Gray and overcast but I had the camera so thought I would use it.

Jean Poitiers · 11-19-2012, 09:48 AM

A nice series of capture - like a lot n° 2 - J

Jimbo · 11-19-2012, 09:52 AM

Love the first one. What a beautiful bird. JIM

slowpez · 11-19-2012, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

A nice series of capture - like a lot n° 2 - J

Thanks Jean.

Originally posted by Jimbo

Love the first one. What a beautiful bird. JIM

It's a Boat-tailed Grackle Jim. Very noisy and messy but when the light hits it just right the colors are amazing.

**dcmsox2004** · 11-19-2012, 11:43 AM

superb captures susan.... i prefer overcast when trying to catch those white feathered friends... dave m

slowpez · 11-19-2012, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

superb captures susan.... i prefer overcast when trying to catch those white feathered friends... dave m

Thanks so much Dave.

bluestringer · 11-19-2012, 04:29 PM

Another nice series Susan. Thanks for sharing. I've gave up on bird shots, just can't seem to get a good shot of one.

fotogaffer · 11-19-2012, 04:33 PM

NIce shots slowpez. Tough metering on the dark grackle and then the white egret but you nailed each one. I must admit I usually ignore the gulls but after seeing your photos, they can be much more photogenic than they appear in real life. Thanks for sharing.

**Cee Cee** · 11-19-2012, 04:59 PM

nice shots, those brown & white gulls are interesting, never seen those before. Good job on the Grackle, that's a tough shot !
cheers.

Stoogie · 11-19-2012, 06:22 PM

I really like the action in that last shot, very cool!

**Bob Harris** · 11-19-2012, 08:44 PM

love the last one Susan.

slowpez · 11-20-2012, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by bluestringer

Another nice series Susan. Thanks for sharing. I've gave up on bird shots, just can't seem to get a good shot of one.

I give up on bird shots too then get sucked in again. When I see those that some people post on this site I wonder why I bother. I do enjoy trying though.

Originally posted by fotogaffer

NIce shots slowpez. Tough metering on the dark grackle and then the white egret but you nailed each one. I must admit I usually ignore the gulls but after seeing your photos, they can be much more photogenic than they appear in real life. Thanks for sharing.

Gulls also seem to stay in one place for a bit which makes photographing them easier.

Originally posted by Cee Cee

nice shots, those brown & white gulls are interesting, never seen those before. Good job on the Grackle, that's a tough shot !
cheers.

Thanks Cee Cee. Those are juvenile ring bill gulls I think. I like the coloration of the juveniles - prettier than the adults.

Originally posted by Stoogie

I really like the action in that last shot, very cool!

Thank you Stoogie. Little out of focus but I like it too.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

love the last one Susan.

Thanks so much Bob. Appreciate the kind comment.

**baro-nite** · 11-20-2012, 07:51 AM

The flat gray background is perfect for the grackle -- really shows off those colors. Snowy Egrets are always welcome, of course.

Plus a couple of nice creative seagull shots -- love those feet.

charliezap · 11-20-2012, 07:52 AM

I refilled my feeders Susan and I am all set to try some birds.Your fine series inspired me.-charliezap

slowpez · 11-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

The flat gray background is perfect for the grackle -- really shows off those colors. Snowy Egrets are always welcome, of course.

Plus a couple of nice creative seagull shots -- love those feet.

Thanks so much. That tree was full of the grackles and I had a field day shooting them.

Originally posted by charliezap

I refilled my feeders Susan and I am all set to try some birds.Your fine series inspired me.-charliezap

Go for it Charlie. It is addictive so be forewarned.

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11-19-2012, 09:48 AM	#2
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	A nice series of capture - like a lot n° 2 - J

11-19-2012, 09:52 AM	#3
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Love the first one. What a beautiful bird. JIM

11-19-2012, 10:29 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers A nice series of capture - like a lot n° 2 - J Thanks Jean. Originally posted by Jimbo Love the first one. What a beautiful bird. JIM It's a Boat-tailed Grackle Jim. Very noisy and messy but when the light hits it just right the colors are amazing.

11-19-2012, 11:43 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	superb captures susan.... i prefer overcast when trying to catch those white feathered friends... dave m

11-19-2012, 12:33 PM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 superb captures susan.... i prefer overcast when trying to catch those white feathered friends... dave m Thanks so much Dave.

11-19-2012, 04:29 PM	#7
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Another nice series Susan. Thanks for sharing. I've gave up on bird shots, just can't seem to get a good shot of one.

11-19-2012, 04:33 PM	#8
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	NIce shots slowpez. Tough metering on the dark grackle and then the white egret but you nailed each one. I must admit I usually ignore the gulls but after seeing your photos, they can be much more photogenic than they appear in real life. Thanks for sharing.

11-19-2012, 04:59 PM	#9
Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	nice shots, those brown & white gulls are interesting, never seen those before. Good job on the Grackle, that's a tough shot ! cheers.

11-19-2012, 06:22 PM	#10
Stoogie Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mission, B.C. Photos: Albums Posts: 166	I really like the action in that last shot, very cool!

11-19-2012, 08:44 PM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	love the last one Susan.

11-20-2012, 06:40 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by bluestringer Another nice series Susan. Thanks for sharing. I've gave up on bird shots, just can't seem to get a good shot of one. I give up on bird shots too then get sucked in again. When I see those that some people post on this site I wonder why I bother. I do enjoy trying though. Originally posted by fotogaffer NIce shots slowpez. Tough metering on the dark grackle and then the white egret but you nailed each one. I must admit I usually ignore the gulls but after seeing your photos, they can be much more photogenic than they appear in real life. Thanks for sharing. Gulls also seem to stay in one place for a bit which makes photographing them easier. Originally posted by Cee Cee nice shots, those brown & white gulls are interesting, never seen those before. Good job on the Grackle, that's a tough shot ! cheers. Thanks Cee Cee. Those are juvenile ring bill gulls I think. I like the coloration of the juveniles - prettier than the adults. Originally posted by Stoogie I really like the action in that last shot, very cool! Thank you Stoogie. Little out of focus but I like it too. Originally posted by Bob Harris love the last one Susan. Thanks so much Bob. Appreciate the kind comment.

11-20-2012, 07:51 AM	#13
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	The flat gray background is perfect for the grackle -- really shows off those colors. Snowy Egrets are always welcome, of course. Plus a couple of nice creative seagull shots -- love those feet.

11-20-2012, 07:52 AM	#14
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	I refilled my feeders Susan and I am all set to try some birds.Your fine series inspired me.-charliezap

11-20-2012, 09:53 AM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite The flat gray background is perfect for the grackle -- really shows off those colors. Snowy Egrets are always welcome, of course. Plus a couple of nice creative seagull shots -- love those feet. Thanks so much. That tree was full of the grackles and I had a field day shooting them. Originally posted by charliezap I refilled my feeders Susan and I am all set to try some birds.Your fine series inspired me.-charliezap Go for it Charlie. It is addictive so be forewarned.

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