Hiding In Hollywood's Cattails
Nov 15, 2015 18:12:11 #
We have a swamp here in Hollywood Alabama built by Beavers damming
a local creek. The locals say it all used to be farm land but the beavers
flooded it. It is rich in wildlife and has a nesting pair of Bald Eagles here
to go along withe the other species. I have been photographing here for
two years now and have had to sit by the edge of the road and shoot
out across the swamp. It always seemed that the best shots might be
taken if I were out in it. I purchased me a plastic two man boat that
will take me out in the shallow water. Today was my test day and I
was quite pleased with how it worked. I was able to get a Kingfisher that
I have been after for quite some time and a close shot of a Flycatcher.
1DX 100-400LII with 1.4XIII extender hand held. mdh
a local creek. The locals say it all used to be farm land but the beavers
flooded it. It is rich in wildlife and has a nesting pair of Bald Eagles here
to go along withe the other species. I have been photographing here for
two years now and have had to sit by the edge of the road and shoot
out across the swamp. It always seemed that the best shots might be
taken if I were out in it. I purchased me a plastic two man boat that
will take me out in the shallow water. Today was my test day and I
was quite pleased with how it worked. I was able to get a Kingfisher that
I have been after for quite some time and a close shot of a Flycatcher.
1DX 100-400LII with 1.4XIII extender hand held. mdh
Swamp #1
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Swamp #2
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Mallard
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Woody
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Woodpecker
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Hawk
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Kingfisher #1
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Kingfisher # 2
Kingfisher #3
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Kingfisher #4
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Kingfisher #5
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Flycatcher #1
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Flycatcher #2
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Nov 15, 2015 18:53:51 #
Nov 15, 2015 19:36:44 #
Nov 15, 2015 20:24:40 #
terrific set. the Kingfisher is not easy to catch but you sure made it look like it is! gary
Nov 16, 2015 13:07:45 #
Nov 16, 2015 14:10:51 #
I am impressed with your work and envious of your selection of subjects and your steady hand.
Nov 16, 2015 14:21:32 #
Morrisdh wrote:
We have a swamp here in Hollywood Alabama built by... (show quote)
kinda for the birds, but you have some nice shots, :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 17, 2015 01:28:34 #
Nov 17, 2015 11:56:55 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Great series. Amazing shots of the Kingfisher.
Thank you, it has taken me a long time to get a shot at this one. Dennis
Nov 17, 2015 12:48:15 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
Very nice set. Looking forward to some shots of the eagles.
Thanks, hope to be on those real soon. Dennis
Nov 17, 2015 12:49:53 #
gwr wrote:
terrific set. the Kingfisher is not easy to catch but you sure made it look like it is! gary
Thanks, he has been very wild but I got back in the Cattails out in the
swamp and let him fly to me. Dennis
Nov 17, 2015 12:50:45 #
ebbote wrote:
Excellent series Dennis.
Thanks, glad that I can share them with you. Dennis
Nov 17, 2015 12:56:28 #
calliwa wrote:
I am impressed with your work and envious of your selection of subjects and your steady hand.
Thank you kindly I appreciate it. I have been on this forum for about
three years now trying to improve both on equipment and my photography. I love doing wildlife as I find it with all the action that I can get from my subjects. I only wish I could have started a lot earlier in life but I do enjoy it so much. Dennis
Nov 17, 2015 12:58:27 #
joe west wrote:
kinda for the birds, but you have some nice shots, :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks, glad you looked and that I can share. Dennis
Nov 17, 2015 13:02:27 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Really good shots, Dennis!
Well thank you, you know I appreciate it when you stop by to look at
my work. I still have a long ways to go at it and hope to have a little
time and health to pursue it. I have six more working days after today
before I retire. Glad it is going to happen right in the middle of eagle
season. Dennis
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