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Posted by Jim Urbach on Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:55 pm

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A Fort DeSoto image. The wind was blowing but the direction was wrong for good flight images. This reddish egret came to the rescue. He posed on one leg for at least 30 minutes allowing a water approach. I got two images of him squawking with his head feathers windblown. Unfortunately he's not in breeding plummage. Later on he proceeded to do his dance routine and fish also creating wonderful image opportunities.

10D, 600IS, ISO 200, f6.3, EV-2/3, cloned out some OOF BG birds.

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by Jill on Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:09 am
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Now that I think about it, Jim, I've never seen a Reddish doing a legstand! They are forever running helter skelter. Beautiful and sharp image!!! :lol:
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by LHays on Mon Nov 03, 2003 6:02 am
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What a look...I'd take this any day. Nice job with this one.
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by Greg Downing on Mon Nov 03, 2003 7:41 am
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Very nice Jim! Who cares about breeding plumage when you have a pose like this? ;)
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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Nov 03, 2003 8:16 am
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Splendid pose and excellent technicals. Very nice!
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by Bill Whala on Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:24 am
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The pose makes it for me. Great shot!!
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by Alan Melle on Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:27 am
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Excellent shot! No nits here.
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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:48 am
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Silly bird :) Very nice shot!
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by AlexC on Mon Nov 03, 2003 11:19 am
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The clown of the saltwater marsh in repose!!
First time for me as well to see one on one leg!!
Congrats!! Well done!! 8)
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Mon Nov 03, 2003 1:15 pm
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Jim,

Excellent shot. Love the raised foot and the open bill.
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:06 pm
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"Leave me alone you silly photographer!" It looks a bit unagreeable about having the leg stand recorded on film(er, digital film that is). I like this one. :)
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by Bill Keown on Mon Nov 03, 2003 2:08 pm
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Great shot Jim. It's a nice pose but you have made the image.

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by Bob Ettinger on Mon Nov 03, 2003 7:30 pm
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Jim,

Really well done.
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Love the low angle and the open bill.
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