Big Red
Jun 7, 2012 21:12:00 #
We got rained out today so we decided to make a run over to the beach and see what was shakin. This is "Big Red" the resident Reddish Egret. He was doing a little hunting in the rain. He is one of my favorite birds to shoot. Cannot think of a better way to spend a rainy day. Ft. DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg, Florida @ North Beach near the Lemonade Stand.
Checking for lice.
Snagged a little snack.
Headed to shore for a little snack.
Shaking off the rain.
Big Red's Girlfriend - White Morph
Jun 7, 2012 22:23:02 #
Jun 7, 2012 22:30:47 #
She is the White Morph of a Reddish Egret. They have been together now for two different seasons. Unusual to see the White Morphs. There are actually two pairs at this park. They all are really hams and love the camera.
Jun 7, 2012 22:35:43 #
Jun 7, 2012 22:38:56 #
ggiaphotos wrote:
Very cool! She is still a beauty.... what do the kids look like?
Never seen any. I don't know if they hide them until they are big or what. I have not seen any photos by others of them either. One of life's little mysteries I guess.
Jun 7, 2012 22:42:39 #
This is what we have come to expect from you. Stunning photos, as usual! Looks like Big Red combed his hair (after #2) to make himself handsome for Snow White.
Jun 7, 2012 22:53:42 #
Jun 8, 2012 00:06:21 #
irrigator wrote:
A little profile.
Absolutely beautiful. Needs to be on a wall!!!!
Jun 8, 2012 00:15:58 #
Jun 8, 2012 01:08:06 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
stunning photos irrigator you have a real talant keep posting please i cant wait to see more
Please may i ask what camera and lens you used for these and settings i want to learn everything i can.
Please may i ask what camera and lens you used for these and settings i want to learn everything i can.
Jun 8, 2012 06:35:15 #
magicunicorn wrote:
stunning photos irrigator you have a real talant keep posting please i cant wait to see more
Please may i ask what camera and lens you used for these and settings i want to learn everything i can.
Please may i ask what camera and lens you used for these and settings i want to learn everything i can.
I use a Canon 7D and a Canon 100/400 IS Lens. The settings were all over the place because it was raining & then sunshine and he would be stationary & then flying so it was constantly changing. The ISO was at 400 and most of the time the shutter was @ 1/750.
Jun 8, 2012 06:40:20 #
Jun 8, 2012 06:43:18 #
#3 is brilliant especially the devilish glint in the eye and the look of smugness at bagging breakfast.
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Jun 8, 2012 07:02:15 #
Jun 8, 2012 09:10:08 #
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