Whiskeyman's Shot-A-Day 2014

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DraganDL

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@Day 16, Shot 16. It's good that you had chosen the vertical orientation for the pond - it gives a photo a sort of allusive "+" , or cross-shaped look. Taking it horizontally would have reduced the composition's "dynamics"...
 
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Whiskeyman

Whiskeyman

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Jan 18, 2014, Day 18, Shot 18 (plus some)

A bird in hand...

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I had planned on driving over 20 miles to take a photo today, but as I was on my way, this hungry bird was wading in a pond less than a mile from home.

I can drive tomorrow!!

WM
 
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Whiskeyman

Whiskeyman

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Jan 19, Day 19, Shot 19

Took my drive this afternoon and didn't get far before I had to stop and watch a Great Blue Heron struggle to eat his day's catch, a fairly good size (for him) Largemouth Bass. I missed the catch, but did spend over 20 minutes watching the bird maneuver and swallow the fish. It finally did swallow it successfully!!
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After the drama ended, I proceeded on to my original destination, even though I was running late. This bird was fully willing to pose and let me approach much closer than I needed to.

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I found the pier I wanted to shoot from closed, so I had to find another spot further down the marina, which cost me more time, but there were pelicans near there.

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And herons, also.
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And finally, one Pelican in front of a sunset that I had to try.

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All taken with my new AF-S 70-200 VR II on my D90. I definitely had the shakes today, and that manifested itself in the quality of my shots; I had a hard time, even with perched birds. I hope it was all of the caffeine that I'd consumed earlier today (four cups of coffee.) If not, and it's me, I'm going to have to resort to a monopod or tripod all of the time. :(

WM
 
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Mike D90

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Whiskeyman said:
Jan 19, Day 19, Shot 19

Took my drive this afternoon and didn't get far before I had to stop and watch a Great Blue Heron struggle to eat his day's catch, a fairly good size (for him) Largemouth Bass. I missed the catch, but did spend over 20 minutes watching the bird maneuver and swallow the fish. It finally did swallow it successfully!!


After the drama ended, I proceeded on to my original destination, even though I was running late. This bird was fully willing to pose and let me approach much closer than I needed to.

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I found the pier I wanted to shoot from closed, so I had to find another spot further down the marina, which cost me more time, but there were pelicans near there.

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And herons, also.
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WM
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Love these!!
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
Whiskeyman said:
Jan 19, Day 19, Shot 19
All taken with my new AF-S 70-200 VR II on my D90. I definitely had the shakes today, and that manifested itself in the quality of my shots; I had a hard time, even with perched birds. I hope it was all of the caffeine that I'd consumed earlier today (four cups of coffee.) If not, and it's me, I'm going to have to resort to a monopod or tripod all of the time. :(

WM
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I have a horrible hand-hold technique and if I can't compensate it with a higher shutter speed and/or flash, the tripod is my go to solution.

I love your birds shots WM. I wish my environment had an abundant wild life like yours. :)
 
Whiskeyman

Whiskeyman

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Jan 20, 2014, Day 20, Shot 20

Today was a busy day that wasn't supposed to be so. So I took an easy way and got my camera when the neighbor's dog was out in their yard.

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She is a fun dog and full of energy.

WM
 
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