Gotta Fly! by auntietk

Photography • Animals • posted on May 15, 2008

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I gotta fly, my friends! I'm off to the airport to catch a plane to go see Jilly, and I'll be back Sunday evening. I'll try to check in while I'm gone, but if you don't see me, don't worry! :) The big bird in the middle is a blue heron. Just below him is a seagull. The rest are all ducks. There's a beach in Edmonds that's a bird sanctuary, and one day when I was down there I got lucky and one of the herons was feeding in the shallows. I wasn't happy with the squared-off composition formed by these birds, but they apparently weren't actors guild members, and didn't seem to care how I wanted them spaced! Go figure. And I don't know why all those ducks are lined up in the background, but there were a bunch of 'em out there the whole time I was around. Have a nice weekend all, and I'll see you when I get back!

Comments (56)

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meico

12:29PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

We even have herons here in the suburbs of Manchester, They've learned that ornamental garden fishponds are a rich source of 'easy pickings' They are really impressive birds and you've caught the elegance in flight extremely well. Mike

lil_t

12:31PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Very nice capture, and I think you did just fine with the compostion... seeings how you can't tell them what to do... HaHa!... Thanks for sharing these beautiful birds! Have a wonderful trip! smiles

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Cosine

12:32PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Herons always remind me of Pterodactyls, especially when they're flying. Have fun this weekend. We'll try to hold the fort until you get back.

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moochagoo

12:33PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Great capture !

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OldHippieKeyboard

12:44PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

You know, I've tried to give birds direction when photographing them and I can't seem to get 'em to behave, either. Go figure... Quite a collection of fowl here, Tara, and your composition is excellent. Have a safe trip!

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rainbows

12:47PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Wonderful in flight capture, Tara. Super shot. Have a very happy time with dear Jilly. Stay safe. Hugs. Diane.

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Aioros

1:23PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Great shot my friend.

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mickuk50

1:36PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

never work with animals and kids and maybe birds now aswell :o)..have a great time on your travels mick

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Meisiekind

1:40PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

What a beautiful capture Tara!! Safe flight and enjoy!!

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awjay

1:45PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

have great time my friend

janedj

1:50PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Beautiful image!!!Hugs Jane

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Lunastar

1:51PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Amazing shot. Great work!

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npauling

1:55PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Enjoy your little holiday. This is a super little capture as it would be pretty hard to get these all together.

PD154

1:58PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Have a great time Tara, this is a great shot!

bebert

2:04PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

superb capture

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drag

2:29PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

I love Heron and have yet to get a shot of one. A wonderful capture of one inflight and so may different birds in our area. Have a safe trip. Hope to see some fun photos when you get back:))

MrsLubner

2:30PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

How cool you got this many different kinds of water birds in one shot. I'll miss you while you are gone. I think you ought to take me with you... :-)

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fredster66

2:39PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Excellent, crisp in flight image... certainly not easy to achieve.. very nice, Tara!

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durleybeachbum

3:36PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

A great shot, never mind how they arranged themselves! Have a good time!

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Mousson

3:52PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

WOWWWWWWWW Amazing shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ledwolorz

4:04PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Excellent shot.

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MrsRatbag

5:02PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Excellent capture! Enjoy your trip, see you when you return!

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jocko500

6:23PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

those ducks is just hanging out . lol cool shot

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goodoleboy

6:39PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Stellar capture of the magnificent blue heron, soaring elegantly by as you try to snap it at its best. The ducks are in a row because they are genetically predisposed for such a maneuver. You're no doubt familiar with the expression, "get all your ducks in a row?" Have a safe flight, Tara, get back on Renderosity post haste, and who is Jilly, and where does she reside?

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cmolsen2002

7:56PM | Thu, 15 May 2008

Lovely shot! We have the Great Blue Herons nesting here, too, but I've never caught a shot that can match this! Beautiful! I thought about the row of ducks in the back.They're all extras, waiting to be summoned forward for their 5 minutes of fame!

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