A few of the birds from Gatorland...

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Originally Posted by bnnrcn

+1 to David (Texas Dave):)

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Thanks Binnur, I appreciate you viewing and commenting.

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Originally Posted by JohnRostron

I was just about to post some pics of a Stock Dove, but looking at these I am thinking "How could I match that!"

Wonderful pics.

John

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Hello John, thank you for viewing and commenting. Don't hesitate, go ahead and post it. I would love to see your Stock Dove.

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Originally Posted by deetheturk

As always Joe, another wonderful series, thanks for sharing:)

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Hello David, thank you for viewing and commenting. I appreciate it very much.

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Originally Posted by NorthernFocus

An awesome set of portraits, Joe. Incredible detail. Your work is always top notch and that new lens really let you up your game to another level. Nicely done.

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Hi Dan, thank you for viewing and commenting. Gatorland is difficult, birds are close, lots of vegetation, difficult to get separation for a pure background. Working tight with a narrow depth of field fits portraits perfectly, finding angles for a out of focus background. Yes the new lens is great, it makes a lot more possible.

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Originally Posted by Rita

A stunning set but the last one is really exceptional in my books :)

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Hello Rita, thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Stagecoach

Wonderful set Joe, as we have come to expect. Such an inspiration to me to be able to see what that lens can achieve and the settings you are using.

I will not even try to pick a favourite from these, it would be unfair on those not chosen:)

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Hello Grahame, thank you for viewing and commenting. You will love your new 80-400, it has been a great lens for me.

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Originally Posted by Brownbear

Another inspiring set of images! My favourite is the last Egret for the exquisite artistry of the image.

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Hey Christina, thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated. Going to Mexico this year?

Hey Joe,

Thank you for sharing. Truly a pleasure to view your images, and as always especially inspiring!

I'm sad to say that visiting Mexico is not in the cards for me this year. Perhaps if I'm lucky I'll be able to visit late in the year, or early next year. I would love an opportunity to photograph Egrets (striving to capture one just like yours) and especially Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, again. Of course, my pelicans are waiting for me to return for another visit.

Alas, this morning I was chasing wee little Tree Swallows in cold foggy weather. It was supposed to be warm and sunny but by the time I arrived everything was blanketed in fog. However, I do think I managed one decent image. :)

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Originally Posted by jprzybyla

Hey Christina, thank you for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated. Going to Mexico this year?

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Stunning!!! Thanks for sharing.