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**steamloco76** · 05-29-2023, 08:24 AM - **3 Likes**

A newly erected, 110 foot tall cross in Indiana County Pennsylvania. Taken from nearly a half mile away.

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**K2 to K50** · 05-29-2023, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

These are some of the most vibrantly colored spoonbills I've seen in the past couple of years.

From this morning

Those colours are amazing - especially with all that deep green around them! Those pics are really popping!

gatorguy · 05-30-2023, 05:52 PM - **12 Likes**

Man, I can just hear this conversation.

"Her: Another damn breakfast by myself. Just wait till he gets home!"

He flutters in like everything is normal, and she gets him with an evil eye.

With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!"

All he can do is hang his head.

**Erictator** · 05-30-2023, 06:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Man, I can just hear this conversation.

"Her: Another damn breakfast by myself. Just wait till he gets home!"

He flutters in like everything is normal, and she gets him with an evil eye.

With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!"

All he can do is hang his head.

These are beyond great Gatorguy! You and that 150-450mm have been on fire lately.

And, thanks for the laugh and bringing back a great childhood memory of my grandmother, a first gen Italian immigrant whom didn't speak much English, yet would give me her interpreted play by play of some soap opera she watched. Her scripts were way better, I could have sold them to the producers and improved those shows. LOL!

**swip** · 06-01-2023, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Man, I can just hear this conversation.

"Her: Another damn breakfast by myself. Just wait till he gets home!"

He flutters in like everything is normal, and she gets him with an evil eye.

With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!"

All he can do is hang his head.

Lovely shots and caption.

RobG · 06-01-2023, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!"

Great shots! The body language really reflects the imagined dialogue.

**K2 to K50** · 06-01-2023, 06:39 PM - **7 Likes**

Cross-post.
In non-breeding plumage (or perhaps a young male). This is the closest I have ever been when photographing it - barely more that 2 metres away!

RobG · 06-01-2023, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Cross-post.
In non-breeding plumage (or perhaps a young male). This is the closest I have ever been when photographing it - barely more that 2 metres away!

Great shot! It's hard to get so close, but males are usually more bold than females. Most likely an adult male in eclipse plumage I think, but could be wrong.

**bspn** · 06-01-2023, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Cross-post.
In non-breeding plumage (or perhaps a young male). This is the closest I have ever been when photographing it - barely more that 2 metres away!

beautiful capture, handsome bird

gatorguy · 06-03-2023, 04:29 PM - **14 Likes**

K3iii

**K2 to K50** · 06-04-2023, 01:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

K3iii

3 very nice images, Gator! Great closeups, especially the Heron with the fish in its bill: excellent capture!

RobG · 06-04-2023, 04:59 AM - **13 Likes**

New Holland Honeyeater by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**K2 to K50** · 06-04-2023, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Top shot of this beautiful striking bird, Rob! Excellent feather detail.

RobG · 06-05-2023, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Top shot of this beautiful striking bird, Rob! Excellent feather detail.

Thank you! Luckily, he was close. I only cropped the image to 16x9 and resized.

Paul the Sunman · 06-10-2023, 07:27 AM - **4 Likes**

05-30-2023, 05:52 PM - 12 Likes	#3363
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Man, I can just hear this conversation. "Her: Another damn breakfast by myself. Just wait till he gets home!" He flutters in like everything is normal, and she gets him with an evil eye. With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!" All he can do is hang his head. Attached Images

06-01-2023, 06:39 PM - 7 Likes	#3367
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Male Superb Fairy Wren Cross-post. In non-breeding plumage (or perhaps a young male). This is the closest I have ever been when photographing it - barely more that 2 metres away!

06-03-2023, 04:29 PM - 14 Likes	#3370
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	K3iii Attached Images

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05-29-2023, 06:18 PM	#3362
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by gatorguy These are some of the most vibrantly colored spoonbills I've seen in the past couple of years. From this morning Those colours are amazing - especially with all that deep green around them! Those pics are really popping!

05-30-2023, 06:07 PM - 1 Like	#3364
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by gatorguy Man, I can just hear this conversation. "Her: Another damn breakfast by myself. Just wait till he gets home!" He flutters in like everything is normal, and she gets him with an evil eye. With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!" All he can do is hang his head. These are beyond great Gatorguy! You and that 150-450mm have been on fire lately. And, thanks for the laugh and bringing back a great childhood memory of my grandmother, a first gen Italian immigrant whom didn't speak much English, yet would give me her interpreted play by play of some soap opera she watched. Her scripts were way better, I could have sold them to the producers and improved those shows. LOL!

06-01-2023, 06:55 AM	#3365
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by gatorguy Man, I can just hear this conversation. "Her: Another damn breakfast by myself. Just wait till he gets home!" He flutters in like everything is normal, and she gets him with an evil eye. With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!" All he can do is hang his head. Lovely shots and caption.

06-01-2023, 04:03 PM	#3366
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by gatorguy With fire in her eyes her voice screeches out:: "Where you been all night and don't you lie. I know all about that red-shouldered hussy! Don't you turn away from me, I got sumpin' for you and you gonna listen!" Great shots! The body language really reflects the imagined dialogue.

06-01-2023, 07:24 PM	#3368
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Cross-post. In non-breeding plumage (or perhaps a young male). This is the closest I have ever been when photographing it - barely more that 2 metres away! Great shot! It's hard to get so close, but males are usually more bold than females. Most likely an adult male in eclipse plumage I think, but could be wrong.

06-01-2023, 07:26 PM	#3369
bspn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Northern MI Posts: 663	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Cross-post. In non-breeding plumage (or perhaps a young male). This is the closest I have ever been when photographing it - barely more that 2 metres away! beautiful capture, handsome bird

06-04-2023, 01:01 AM - 1 Like	#3371
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by gatorguy K3iii 3 very nice images, Gator! Great closeups, especially the Heron with the fish in its bill: excellent capture!

06-04-2023, 04:59 AM - 13 Likes	#3372
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	New Holland Honeyeater by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

06-04-2023, 06:32 PM	#3373
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by RobG Top shot of this beautiful striking bird, Rob! Excellent feather detail.

06-05-2023, 03:21 PM	#3374
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Top shot of this beautiful striking bird, Rob! Excellent feather detail. Thank you! Luckily, he was close. I only cropped the image to 16x9 and resized.

06-10-2023, 07:27 AM - 4 Likes	#3375
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847