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Those of you who have regularly visited this gallery have no doubt witnessed my frustration when attempting to photograph wildlife. They usually run away before I can get a decent shot. My visit to the Arcata Marsh was no different. That does not not mean I have given up. On this trip I carried a secret weapon, a Sony 70-400mm lense. I crept up on this pelican and got an image from about 75 yards away. He never had a chance! Not the best image but I'll keep practicing.
Comments (19)
Firesnuffer
This is an excellent image! I have the same problem a lot of times... that's where the long lens comes in handy. Congrats!!
Faemike55
LOL Great capture, Mark! sometimes being sneaky pays off!
jcrjuan
Excelente trabajo , una imagen genial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excelente !!!!!!Excelente !!!!!!Excelente !!!!!!Excelente !!!!!!
jayfar
Super image as far as I am concerned.
blinkings
Nice shot of this beautiful bird.
blondeblurr
I love his little Mohican hairstyle - makes him look very regal ... but he is keeping an eye on you - maybe you should try a different after shave lotion, just a suggestion Mark, great effort, BB
durleybeachbum
Well done, I think it splendid myself, as I have the same problem!
GARAGELAND
A VERY WELL DONE CAPTURE!!!!!
tennesseecowgirl
Pretty good attempt, I would suggest early mornings or late afternoons they seem to be more active and nicer lol and it will remove the harsh lighting you get in the afternoon. Keep trying, thats part of the challenge. Have you tried butterflies now theres a challenge.
auntietk
Nicely done! This is great ... I'd be pretty happy with it! I think I've got a couple of ducks and maybe a rabbit in my gallery. I'm with you ... they move around a lot! LOL!
alanwilliams
its a beauty, a magnificent species given a great treatment
mariogiannecchini
And you better not give up!The beautiful, Mark, is in the difficult things! Great capture and photo !It seems a good result! !
sandra46
superlative, marvelous capture! your patience has been rewarded
npauling
This is a beautiful capture of this lovely big bird. I can relate about not being able to get decent shots of wildlife they always run a mile or fly off when I am trying to get close too. I like how the water has photographed in this shot too.
JuliSonne
A Beauty!
vaggabondd
oh this is a beauty, great capture
hipps13
I do see a smile wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
myrrhluz
Sneak up...stop, click...sneak up...stop, click...sneak up...sto..."Oh, bother!" click. And I'm left with 2 images of tiny birds and one of a blur. You got this one excellently. I like the faint yellow shading of his head and his bright eye. Beautiful bird and capture!
Ilona-Krijgsman
never give it up....nice shot of this beautiful bird