Just before I take off for the night, have to show off a bit of the days findings. Went to two different lakes this morning.Sad I missed the real sunrise, but was a bit too late on here last night. Hope you all don't mind about 4 images. Besides it's my BD and I can do what I want LOL.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

That eagle was gone real fast after. Next is a hawk I spotted. He took off fast too after seeing me.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

Then some Marlenieee ducks.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

One more Canada Goose

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

OK,, well I thought the squirrel should go ni here too. Sorry 5

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

OMG I love these shots!! woah especially the 4th one of the goose. The light and droplets jus add something else to it. Great Stuff!

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Well, its perfectly clear that it was a B-day well spent! Some awesome stuff ya snagged here! The lighting on the flying geese is so dramatic! I'm diggin the squirrel too...sometimes ya feel like a nut...sometimes ya don't!(LOL) Have fun on with the remainder of YOUR day!

Beautiful images Doug! I am very impressed with all of these! That eagle is just awesome! I can't wait to see what you can do once you get more aquainted with that lens!

Happy Birthday again!

Brenda :)

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All lovely captures Doug. I especially love the one of the squirrel ... the light, colours and compo I think are spot on! and Happy Birthday again :)

Noeline :D
 
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OH MY!!!! OOOOOOH!!! These are all so freaking awesome!!! Love the color of the sky in that first one. And the second one is just so magnificent. Third...perfect inflight capture...you finally nailed some huh? CONGRATS!!! Fourth....absolutely stunning. Nothing else to say than PERFECT!!! Fifth...scores a perfect 10 on the AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-meter. Finally..WOW!! All taken out in the wild as well...WOW EVEN MORE!!! I gotta say Doug, that these shots that you keep showing us is really appriciated. Cause youve definitly proven to me now that the Nikon sure does one helluva great job. And this isnt even taken with your new one. Oooh...but dont get me wrong here, of course it takes alot of talent as well. Phew...almost painted myself into a corner there. #:oP MAS4EVA!!!!

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Wow & wow and even Wow! superb captures

I whant a new lence toooooooo :) Nice captures Doug ;) Hope U had a terifffic BD :) Puss & Kram

CLAPPING! WHAT A BIRTHDAY treat 4ya!.. they all must have been just waiting for you there..AWESOME SHOTS LOVE THEM ALL! fantastic .. you should put them all up!! WOW!! ...

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Wow !It certainly WAS your day!These are wonderful,Dougie!!!Staying up late seems to not have affected your ability at all! And LOL at my 'ducks'.You're never gonna let me live that one down! ;^)

Marlene <")

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Amazing set of shots! So glad the sun decided to come out! =] Love 'em all!

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