tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post3546670339732142496..comments2023-09-23T05:14:52.410-04:00Comments on The Pine River Review: World Bird Wednesday XVSpringmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-70791195803313657502011-03-07T17:28:56.340-05:002011-03-07T17:28:56.340-05:00Fabulous shots of the Great Egret! Very precious p...Fabulous shots of the Great Egret! Very precious photographic works!Mügehttp://dogadansevgiyle.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-3045749108411949552011-03-02T23:34:01.215-05:002011-03-02T23:34:01.215-05:00Wow!!! What a day. I have seen some beautiful pics...Wow!!! What a day. I have seen some beautiful pics!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by Dave. I have yet to try a polarizer. That sounds like an interesting idea.<br /><br />I agree Robin, Hilke, Boom, and Gary are good company!<br /><br />Emptynester, how luck to have your own egrets!<br /><br />Becky and Gary, thanks for your encouraging words it is appreciated!<br /><br />Eileen, Your sweet! Yep the Celery fields are rockin' <br /><br />Thanks Johnny nutcase, These are some wonderful animals!<br /><br />Dreamfalcon, Thanks for participating you are awesome!<br /><br />Thanks for the good words Jean!<br /><br />Good Night WBW ;-)Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-46879438178558920252011-03-02T21:39:11.716-05:002011-03-02T21:39:11.716-05:00Great Egret!
Definitely a hard one to shoot. I al...Great Egret! <br />Definitely a hard one to shoot. I always have my camera set to underexpose one full stop and in bright sun I use a polarizer. My pictures still come out bad, so better not listen to me...Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850241304894291160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-90895178207024125432011-03-02T20:04:41.647-05:002011-03-02T20:04:41.647-05:00Boom & Gary, good for you! you SHOULD be first...Boom & Gary, good for you! you SHOULD be first! Well done.AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-25004860863746737782011-03-02T20:04:03.163-05:002011-03-02T20:04:03.163-05:00I agree with Hilke, Springman. Just stunning image...I agree with Hilke, Springman. Just stunning images, inspirational for us out here trying to do the same one day!AFTERMATHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041592685191226321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-91942124146279046262011-03-02T12:30:54.836-05:002011-03-02T12:30:54.836-05:00Your pictures are STUNNING! There is an egret who...Your pictures are STUNNING! There is an egret who frequents the pond but I have yet to get just the right shot of him.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-11897596174120251062011-03-02T06:15:00.796-05:002011-03-02T06:15:00.796-05:00There are just NO words to describe how awesome th...There are just NO words to describe how awesome these pictures are. Just gorgeous!<br />Thanks so much for sharing. What a breath of fresh air for those of us still stuck in the snow!<br />B.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-65470528964205273702011-03-02T05:27:21.064-05:002011-03-02T05:27:21.064-05:00Wow, these are gorgeous shots of the Egrets. Aweso...Wow, these are gorgeous shots of the Egrets. Awesome details on the egrets. The Celery fields sound like a great place to go birding. Thanks for hosting this fun bird meme.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-35183031398971459522011-03-02T02:00:34.624-05:002011-03-02T02:00:34.624-05:00Your photos are awesome - I love the green mask si...Your photos are awesome - I love the green mask since I haven't seen it before!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-36201283418713826062011-03-02T01:07:51.932-05:002011-03-02T01:07:51.932-05:00Gorgeous ! Man that flight shot is really beautifu...Gorgeous ! Man that flight shot is really beautiful. Perfect lighting too it looks like. Love that last one too, there's some great colors in there. Thumbs up for sure!Johnny Nutcasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429848435564779353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-52162039743603260352011-03-02T00:20:17.893-05:002011-03-02T00:20:17.893-05:00Springman, I agree that you your captures are brea...Springman, I agree that you your captures are breathtaking!!!jeanlivingsimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820800238853344959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-29979841737230971762011-03-01T21:24:19.404-05:002011-03-01T21:24:19.404-05:00Gosh you guys! Thank you! I am running around toda...Gosh you guys! Thank you! I am running around today like the the proverbial headless chicken. I'll be at the firehouse tomorrow and I'm hoping for a few free hours to peruse the blogs.<br /><br />Sondra, Wild Photo Adventure sounds like a hoot. I think maybe I saw a bit of it once. I kind of get what Mr.Gardner is saying but let me tell you when your on limited time and these fantastic birds are performing for you it can be almost panic time trying not to blow the opportunity. Doesn't that run contrary to what should be a peaceful,connecting, experience?<br /><br />Phylliso, Remember the movie "Gremlins?" Bright Light, bright light!<br /><br /> Thanks Joo and Pat for the encouragement! <br /><br />Sallie, I hope these images encourage birders to consider the Sarasota area for a winter break. I don't see how you could go wrong. The birds are not hard to find and you can get really close. Suzanne and I were there only six days and two were spent traveling. In that short time we saw so much. I'm not nearly done posting Florida pics! These kinds of opportunities make for some fine photographs. <br /><br />Hilke, You've made me blush!<br /><br />Thanks Dave!<br /><br />Thanks Stewart, Yeah, I guess this is Florida's version of the Great White!<br /><br />Andrew, Yes, I did rent Canons latest 70-300L series lens. What a fantastic idea that turned out to be. It was the perfect compromise between size and reach and being an L lens it certainly behaved wonderfully. If and when I get another opportunity like this I would not hesitate to rent a specific lens for a trip.<br /><br />Thank you NatureFootstep for your kind words!<br /><br />Thanks for the advise Mick. Now that I've had a little time to think it over I could put your idea to work by bracketing the exposure too.<br /><br />JM, my hero, Thanks for the praise!<br /><br />Texwisgirl, Thanks for the kind shout out!<br /><br />Ah, HoldingMoments, Bless you for kind remarks!Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-37431195485739767962011-03-01T18:36:07.261-05:002011-03-01T18:36:07.261-05:00I think I put my comment on the other page--DONT t...I think I put my comment on the other page--DONT take much to confuse Dixxe--duh<br />I got PHOTO envy going on here and Im so happy for YOU that you saw all these wonderul birds and brought it all back to share with us--<br />DO you ever watch on PBS Wild Photo Adventures? Doug Gardner is a SC photographer and birds are this speciality...He said when shooting white birds in bright light...meter the bird and then turn it down one (whatever the heck that means)!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-2561513094402987272011-03-01T18:05:59.302-05:002011-03-01T18:05:59.302-05:00You did excellant in the bright light! Beautiful p...You did excellant in the bright light! Beautiful photos,what a beautiful bird!phyllisotiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617828571094245723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-34024471412376683552011-03-01T17:17:25.132-05:002011-03-01T17:17:25.132-05:00Your photos are terrific!Your photos are terrific!joohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157508274122128501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-29747158174485061692011-03-01T17:02:23.156-05:002011-03-01T17:02:23.156-05:00These are fantastic shots of the beautiful Egret! ...These are fantastic shots of the beautiful Egret! You have done an admirable job in the bright sunlight. Love the header too!Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-10381532731655436702011-03-01T17:00:26.005-05:002011-03-01T17:00:26.005-05:00Springman -- thank you again for doing this wonder...Springman -- thank you again for doing this wonderful meme.<br /><br />Your photos are absolutely amazing and I am feeling very humble that I am even allowed to link my amateur efforts. But I learn so much from yours and other entries. <br /><br />We haven't been over to Sarasota yet; it is on our list. It's looking much like we will need to take the roadtrek and camp out for a few days -- even though it could easily be a day trip. Too much to see there for one afternoon.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://travelingrainvilles.typepad.com/traveling_home/2011/03/birds-of-lake-okechobee.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-72848361026602528562011-03-01T16:09:53.047-05:002011-03-01T16:09:53.047-05:00I have never seen the Great Egret in breeding plum...I have never seen the Great Egret in breeding plumage so well presented and beautifully photographed. The photos are enchanting, pure joy! Thanks for posting these, Springman.Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-20458879266873769622011-03-01T15:56:03.633-05:002011-03-01T15:56:03.633-05:00Simply stunning images of one awesome egret.
Vey p...Simply stunning images of one awesome egret.<br />Vey pleasing on the eye, lovely poses with truly great clarity and detail...I am very jealous Springman!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161477971524343938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-43231192944440173352011-03-01T15:25:48.320-05:002011-03-01T15:25:48.320-05:00Cracking pictures - white birds - what an exposure...Cracking pictures - white birds - what an exposure nighmare they can be at times - although not here!!!<br /><br />Splendid - Stewart M - AustraliaStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-20705643618373727402011-03-01T14:21:46.368-05:002011-03-01T14:21:46.368-05:00Stunning images Springman. Correct me if I am wron...Stunning images Springman. Correct me if I am wrong do I recall you hired a lens to take on your trip. If these are the results then a purchase will be sooner than later. To repaet myself stunning!theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-48667261549220582842011-03-01T14:05:58.439-05:002011-03-01T14:05:58.439-05:00this is stunnuing shots Springman. I think it is t...this is stunnuing shots Springman. I think it is the best I have ever seen.NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-63433567440307348682011-03-01T13:39:21.396-05:002011-03-01T13:39:21.396-05:00Beautiful birds and photos too. Very bright light...Beautiful birds and photos too. Very bright light is always tricky. I think every camera is different but on mine - a Pentax K200D - I find I get better results on a very bright day by setting the exposure compensation down a half step.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-33227078557250654192011-03-01T13:31:45.784-05:002011-03-01T13:31:45.784-05:00Outstanding shots of the beautiful Egret, Springma...Outstanding shots of the beautiful Egret, Springman!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475638899054945042.post-18127299908992872212011-03-01T13:20:46.891-05:002011-03-01T13:20:46.891-05:00Your egret shots are just FANTASTIC!!! Compared t...Your egret shots are just FANTASTIC!!! Compared to some of my photos, yours have NO washout! Glorious!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.com