Posted by Bob Karcz on February 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Was in Florida recently and had time to visit Ding Darling's wildlife refuge. Great variety of birds this time of year. This one of a Great Blue Herron. 5DMKII, canon 100-400 IS. Be careful- wildlife photography can become addicting!!
Posted by Bob Karcz on February 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM
I thought this Snowy Egret looked like the Nutty Professor!
Posted by Bob Karcz on February 13, 2010 at 11:50 AM
I decided to darken the background on this Pelican for a different look. Does it work?
Posted by Bob Karcz on February 13, 2010 at 11:51 AM
The Breast color feathers caught my eye with this Great Blue Herron.
Posted by Bob Karcz on February 13, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Roseate spoonbills are plentiful this time of year but, normally keep their distance from observers. Hope you enjoy these images. I am new to wildlife photography and appreciate any input. Kurt Bowman needs to take that new equipment to Ding Darling's!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on February 13, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Very nice set, Bob. Looks like you had a great selection of birds to chose from.
The reflected pelican works for me.
You did well with "only" 400mm.
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 13, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Great stuff! I'm heartened to see what you got with a 400mm on full-frame.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 13, 2010 at 4:17 PM
These are fantastic! Every single one is splendid.
And yes, the darkened background with the pelican works very well indeed.
Wouldn't have suspected had you not mentioned it.
Not bad at all for a 'newbie'!
Posted by Jeff Beard on February 13, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Those are some sweet shots! I really like the first and last.
Posted by Morris McClung on February 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Watch out Arthur Morris. All are excellent shots.
Posted by Paul Beiser on February 13, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Great set, Bob. Hard to pick a favorite for sure.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 13, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Great shots! Love the dark background on the pelican image.
Posted by Brian Jackson on February 13, 2010 at 10:09 PM
These are great Bob. I live the pelican shot as well.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on February 13, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Some great shots. I really like that snowy. I've gotten down on Ding Darling as the last three times I've gone there I haven't seen squat! I hope this means that it's making a comeback.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on February 14, 2010 at 2:19 AM
Bob...some very cool lighting captured... quality of that glass is pretty obvious in each one of them...great job!!!
Posted by Bob Maynard on February 14, 2010 at 10:15 AM
I'm heading there Thursday From Boulder, Colorado. Glad to see these as I've been hearing about a lot of winter kill from the cold temps down there.
Posted by Bob Karcz on February 14, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone- really appreciate the input!!
Discussion
16 repliesThe reflected pelican works for me.
You did well with "only" 400mm.
And yes, the darkened background with the pelican works very well indeed.
Wouldn't have suspected had you not mentioned it.
Not bad at all for a 'newbie'!