Another Afternoon on the River

[Chewys Dad]

Yesterday I decided to take my Canon 500 f/4.0 L and see if I could get some better pictures of the birds along the river, There were some folks in the water so not too many birds were around, but I did manage to get a few.

Sand Piper

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Heron fly by. I always seem to get set just after they are heading away. I guess I need more practice.

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Larger: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/...80516e59_b.jpg

Same Heron,

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Larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/...dce42f0a_b.jpg

Newly emerged Dragon Fly. Just letting it's wings set so it can fly away.

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Larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/...1315c48c_b.jpg

Here is a link to an Artistic rendition of this is you are interested in seeing it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/...4dfb4e8d_b.jpg

Well Thanks for looking, I hope you enjoy them. I sure enjoy presenting them to you
Have a Blessed Day!
Michael

[Bernzfotos]

Lovely shots Michael - my pick is the last one but they are all great. Cheers, Bernz

[sheltiesmama]

Love the whole set, but that dragonfly is fantastic.

[lyacadajar]

wow these are all awesome shots, especially the 3rd and 4th! so well done!

Lya

[jack russell]

Michael, all winners but the way the heron's own wing frames it's head in #3 makes it my fav

[beachcomber]

Few contributers post to a consistently high standard, fewer still exceed the standards on a regular basis.
Today and yesterday have seen a great way to spend lunchtime and I love the long distance sand piper, the heron flies past and is nailed not once but twice, and finally the emerging dragonfly, and the charming watercolour PP extra
Top quality Michael, nicely done mate
beach

[CanonRebelz]

Amazing shots! Each one is wonderful.

[mikez53]

These are all beautiful shots. I am just starting out and hope to take great photos like these - after a lot of practice. Thank you for sharing.

[tycooder]

They are all wonderful Michael but the sand piper is my favorite It is absolutely perfect in every aspect
and that touch of a ripple bring the whole capture alive Congratulations

[Chewys Dad]

Originally Posted by Bernzfotos

Lovely shots Michael - my pick is the last one but they are all great. Cheers, Bernz

Thanks Bernz! Much Appreciated.

Originally Posted by sheltiesmama

Love the whole set, but that dragonfly is fantastic.

Thank You Sheltiesmama! Did you like the artistic version?

Originally Posted by lyacadajar

wow these are all awesome shots, especially the 3rd and 4th! so well done!

Lya

Thank You So Much Lya!

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Few contributers post to a consistently high standard, fewer still exceed the standards on a regular basis.
Today and yesterday have seen a great way to spend lunchtime and I love the long distance sand piper, the heron flies past and is nailed not once but twice, and finally the emerging dragonfly, and the charming watercolour PP extra
Top quality Michael, nicely done mate
beach

Thank you Steve! I really appreciate your comments as always. I'm really enjoying the lunch time photowalks.

Originally Posted by CanonRebelz

Amazing shots! Each one is wonderful.

Thank You Canon Regbelz, Glad you like them.

Originally Posted by mikez53

These are all beautiful shots. I am just starting out and hope to take great photos like these - after a lot of practice. Thank you for sharing.

Thank You Mike! Were all here learning an hopefully applying what we learn. Thanks for looking.

Originally Posted by tycooder

They are all wonderful Michael but the sand piper is my favorite It is absolutely perfect in every aspect
and that touch of a ripple bring the whole capture alive Congratulations

Thanks Ty! That is my Favorite in the set as well. Beautiful little birds.