He is so coot.
Sorry buddy, couldn't resist. Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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Get a boat. Some of the best coots are to be found walking on the vegetation found off shore like lily pads. A long lens and a slow approach is best. If you must shoot from shore have a partner circle around them and walk towards you to drive them closer to your lens. Be patient and quiet as their attention is distracted from you they will get quite close before you are noticed. If you want you can try a coot Ghillie suit. Simply wear plaid shorts up around your chest level with a pastel shirt tucked in. Sandals with black socks will complete the ensemble. Golfing hat is optional. Good luck.
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
Dori wrote:
Baydream wrote: When photographing an American Coot, ask Charles to say "Cheese".
Hit list for today...
1. John
2. Dori
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
Yeah. I'm #1, I'm #1. Wait, isn't that supposed to be a GOOD thing?chasrich wrote:
Dori wrote:
Baydream wrote: When photographing an American Coot, ask Charles to say "Cheese".
Hit list for today...
1. John
2. Dori
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-g-schickler.html?tab=artwork
Gotcha. I only have orange plaid, but could wear a hot pink tank top with it if you think it might help. 
I was going to mention keeping an eye out for Coots in boats and shore partners but was afraid I'd end up on a hit list... so I'll just keep quiet..chasrich wrote:
Dori wrote:
Baydream wrote: When photographing an American Coot, ask Charles to say "Cheese".
Hit list for today...
1. John
2. Dori
Dave Speicher
I thought I wanted a career.. turns out I only wanted paychecks.
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