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Posted by Heather Forcier on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:06 am

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Anhinga
Wakodahatchee Wetlands

During my trip in May, every loop around Wakodahatchee’s boardwalk was a discovery of different things to photograph. At one point I spotted this Anhinga drying its wings while perched on a turtle and just had to take a few photos. Wonder how the turtle felt?

Digital capture with Canon 1D
Canon 500 f/4 with 1.4x teleconverter
Evaluative metering -.7 for 1/800, f/7.1
ISO 250
Tripod with Wimberley Sidekick

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by biledgaard on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:15 am
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This is a very funny image indeed - love it!
In a perfect world the turtle would be turned a little more sideways, but it really doesn't matter much anyway. The head on the bird looks a little bit soft on my monitor
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by Sheri Whala on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:17 am
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What a photo! I love it! Good thing for the turtle birds don't weigh a lot!
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by ajhand on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:57 am
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What an amazing shot! These two must be coexisting pretty well if the bird has settled down to dry its wings.

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by Bill Whala on Sun Nov 02, 2003 12:30 pm
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What a great capture of the moment. Certainly an unusual image!!

I just keep thinking the anhinga could have hitched a ride on something that moves a little faster to expedite the drying process. :lol:
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by Alan Murphy on Sun Nov 02, 2003 12:41 pm
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Heather, I believe this Anhinga is giving the Turtle a back rub :)

Cool shot. The birds face looks a little over but everything else is perfect.
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by Steve Sage on Sun Nov 02, 2003 1:20 pm
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Great catch Heather! I love it.
Hey, is that turtle on an alligator? :lol:
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by Greg Downing on Sun Nov 02, 2003 1:23 pm
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I remember this! One of the most unique images I have seen a while. Very nice!
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by Harvey Edelman on Sun Nov 02, 2003 1:39 pm
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The image certainly fits the motif and fits the frame well. The harsh light seems to have landed on the birds face and a little bit of burning might reduce the glare.
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by Bruce Sherman on Sun Nov 02, 2003 1:43 pm
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Heather,
I love it. It looks like the bird has his own personal chauffeur.
 

by E.J. Peiker on Sun Nov 02, 2003 2:36 pm
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This totally cracks me up - what a fun photo!
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by LindaY on Sun Nov 02, 2003 5:26 pm
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Very unique shot! I too, wonder how the turtle felt about this. Perhaps it was an opportunity for him to get a free shower along with that back rub. Love the spread wings. The face of the bird looks a tiny bit over, but no biggie...particularly considering the uniqueness of the shot. Nice one!
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:08 pm
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Interesting perch. Definitely a fun photograph.
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by Chris Valentine on Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:23 pm
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:lol: This is great!! :lol:
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by Rob Palmer on Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:34 pm
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You don't see that everyday. An amazing shot and I bet the turtle is a little miffed.
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by Bill Keown on Sun Nov 02, 2003 7:46 pm
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Great image, talk about unusual perches.
 

by Ken Newcombe on Sun Nov 02, 2003 8:47 pm
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Heather,

Very unusual situation. :) I doubt the turtle was to happy about the whole thing! Well done.
 

by stevebein on Sun Nov 02, 2003 9:19 pm
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Heather,
Priceless and loads of humor. You must have really enjoyed being there to see it, after you stopped laughing. The perchof the turtle does look like aligator, sort of...
8) 8) 8) 8) :lol: :D
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by Wil Hershberger on Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:20 pm
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Heather,
I remember you taking this shot. I loved it then and I still do. What an incredible shot. Very well done.
Thanks for keeping us on our toes in FL.
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by Laura Stiefel on Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:33 pm
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:) :) :)

This is so funny. :lol: I can't help thinking this interaction would make for a great children's book.
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