From the watery side

[GrahamH]

Hi all,
Usually I am standing on the edge of the water and wanting to get closer. When I do so, the birds fly away.
So, donning old trousers (hot day, didn't want to burn) and sandals, out I ventured - with some trepidation I must admit. Salt water and electronics don't mix too well. Nevertheless, water was shallow, I moved with some care and everything turned out well.
Being on the water side the birds seems content to let me get closer, much to my advantage.

Plus a couple of landscapes as tide was low and some rocks were revealed. Often kneeling down (water is very shallow for a hundred yards offshore, not even past knees at low tide)
C&C always welcome.
Tricoloured heron - been trying to get some decent shots for a while, very happy to get these. I was there for a long time and he/she was quite content to stay there (min distance prob around 25')
Fishing and environmental (amongst the mangroves)
Terns - bathing beauties
Graham
Tri-coloured Heron - Fishing

In the Mangroves

Terns

Landscape from the sea side

[Brownbear]

All lovely shots... Adore the 1st heron shot, those terns sure are cute, and that landscape is stunning.

[terrib]

Agree with Christina, Graham. I like what you did with the Terns. And the landscape colors are gorgeous.

[GrahamH]

Thanks Terri and Christina,
For the landscape, trying to come to grips with Nik Color Efex.
Graham

[Mike Buckley]

The landscape is wonderful. It would also make a great monochrome, thanks to the three basic elements (foreground rocks, mangroves and sky).

I like the donuts created by a mirror lens when they are directly related to the subject, but not so much when they make the background distracting as in the case of the first photo.

[Hans]

Nice Work Graham, your effort was rewarded!

[GrahamH]

I like the donuts created by a mirror lens when they are directly related to the subject, but not so much when they make the background distracting as in the case of the first photo.

Thanks Mike,
I quite like the doughnut effect, but perhaps I spent too long in Canada (long live Tim Hortons).
I shall also try to get to grips with SEP for the landscape (brain hurting already with the anticipation).

Thanks also Pete. I like the saying that 'you get what you pay for'. Emotionally this shot meant more than a drive up and park type shot as I had to work for it and search around. Of course, I now have to figure out sunset (actually the right direction), lighting AT sunset (ND grads - not enough, probably have to bracket) as well as the low tide - PLUS available time and weather. Great, more work .
Graham