Everglades Swallowtailed Coming at You

Posted by Ron Ridout on Tue Apr 06, 2004 2:24 pm

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I hope we're not wearing these birds out for everyone but they are so magnificent and I had such a great time photographing them alongside Roy that I couldn't resist posting my take on the day.

There were up to 4 birds at a time repeatedly for over 2 hours and I have them at all angles but I liked the dynamics of this one coming at the viewer.

Info: 10D 300L IS f4 ISO 400 1/3000 f/6.7

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by Bill Whala on Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:15 pm

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This one is very nice, Ron!! I love the eye contact.

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by Mike Wilson on Tue Apr 06, 2004 4:24 pm

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A sweet one Ron.

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by Parrothead Pete on Tue Apr 06, 2004 4:37 pm

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I'm going to be there this Friday. Where are these guys located?

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by eagle43 on Tue Apr 06, 2004 5:30 pm

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Hi Ron:

It was a lot of fun photographing these kites with you and Joel. You present a different view here and it's as Killer as all the others prosted so far. I really like this head-on view. I too have many images in different positions. With these beautiful magnificent flyers, almost any capture can be KILLER. I'm waiting for Sandy to post one of his images. I'll wait awhile before I post another one. We don't want NSN'ers to get tired of them. BTW, A nest has been discovered in the area, so I'll be checking that out on Saturday.

I look forward to see other captures from your trip down here.

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by NDCheryl on Tue Apr 06, 2004 7:02 pm

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Excellent shot. I love the head on look.

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by Jill on Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:52 pm

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Very fine shot, Ron !! Great eye contact!!

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by fredcor on Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:26 am

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Definately, the eye contact is great, along with the diagonal comp.

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by Russ Chantler on Wed Apr 07, 2004 11:35 am

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Hi Ron:

Very nice shot. Sounds like this was a pretty special 2 hours. Can't wait to hear about your trip & see the results.

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by Mike Danzenbaker on Wed Apr 07, 2004 1:49 pm

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This shot is just as sickeningly good as its predecessors. If these birds repeat this performance next year, I'm on a plane ...

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by Ron Ridout on Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:02 pm

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Pete asked where the kites were performing. Right in the parking lot at the Royal Hammock/Anhinga Trails. I just happened to show up that day for the regular parade on the Anhinga Trail and Roy Bentley was generous enough to tell me about the show. However, based on AlexC's last posting, it sounds like it's winding down for this year. You might want to check with Alex or Roy.

I might add that I had the same experience all over Florida. Photographers at all of the top spots were kind enough to share their location tips with me. I got a lot of photos as a result of their generosity. I want to thank Sandy Mossberg in particular (along with Roy of course) for clueing me in that Ft DeSota is an easier shoot in the afternoon. I changed my intinerary based on this advice and had a great afternoon there on 31 March.

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by Alan Murphy on Thu Apr 08, 2004 1:28 pm