This guy tried to run me over - scared me half to death.

12 years 2 months ago #200296 by chasrich
I had just passed this bird fishing. He let me take his photo and I was looking forward through the viewfinder when he flew past me so close I felt the wind beneath his wings. I also hear him laughing because I almost jumped off the boat!


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12 years 2 months ago #200297 by bigbubbaG
:rofl: Is that a Heron? He was probably checking your boat for any steal-able lunch!!:rofl:

Victory is won not in miles but inches. Win some, hold your ground, win some more.
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12 years 2 months ago #200299 by chasrich
Yes - it is a Great Blue Heron. This fellow was a pretty big one and had a wingspan approaching six feet. It took me a second to gain the composure to find the focus.

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 2 months ago #200300 by Scotty
Chas, shooting with you is on my bucket list.

It's never a dull moment.

Great shot btw.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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12 years 2 months ago #200311 by scifitographer
Just be glad he didn't leave a little present of bird poo down your back in his fly over.. Nicely done considering your previous fright.


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12 years 2 months ago #200315 by Shanna-Marie
Did ya have your waders on-just in case? lol, great shot Rich, wildlife sure can be unpredictable at times eh? Nice save! :woohoo:

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12 years 2 months ago #200319 by Rob pix4u2
Beautiful shot Charles, like Scotty I would like to take you for a hockey shoot when Orlando begins play next season in the ECHL and the Cyclones make the trip south.

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12 years 2 months ago #200332 by chasrich
Rob you have been priming me for a hockey game a long time now. I thought I would have to go North for it but I can wait til next season. Are you gonna need a place to stay? Maybe we could do a boat ride too. I apparently need someone on my six... :rofl:

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12 years 2 months ago #200384 by Rob pix4u2
Charles the Orlando Solar Bears begin play next October, I can'twait !

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12 years 2 months ago #200397 by robbie
Never a dull moment with you around Charles, :rofl: :rofl: Lovely shot too!! :banana: :banana: :banana:


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12 years 2 months ago #200414 by Stealthy Ninja
Where's the close up?
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12 years 2 months ago #200421 by Alex

Scotty wrote: Chas, shooting with you is on my bucket list.

It's never a dull moment.

Great shot btw.


:agree: Field trip to Charles place! :beerbang:

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12 years 2 months ago #200463 by chasrich
Y'all come now... We could have a huge time. Dori is buying the beer!

Sad though - one beer and a dozen straws... :rofl: :rofl:

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12 years 2 months ago #200586 by Dori
Well done!!!!!

Don't pi$$ me off, I am running out of room to store the bodies...

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