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A Walk on Anhingas Trail

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 2:47 am
by storm
Rich found this pic in my library of pics from my journeys in the states. He suggested I post this pic from my trip to the Everglades in Florida. The bird is an Anhingas. They dive underwater to catch fish. Contrary to other waterfowl, the Anhingas doesnt' have a coating of oil on their feathers. After every dive they must sun themselves dry in order to fly again. They will stay in a wings outstretched position till they are fully dry or till a gator gets to close for comfort. Comments/critiques welcome.

-for rich....."blh blah blaaahhhh"
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-sTOrM

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 3:29 am
by shakey
My opinion....The out of focus body and wings of this bird overwhelm the in focus beak and head. A severe crop of the head and beak may be worth examining.

shakey

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 5:05 am
by storm
thanks for the advice shakey. I had hoped that showing the whole body would give the viewer a better understading the the unique character of the bird. It has been interesting to hear feedback from this and other pics I have shot. Amazing to hear such a variety of preference in reguards to the composition of a shot. As always, I am open and enjoy all constructive critisism. BTW, was this what you had in mind?

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PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 8:43 am
by mic
Love the original sTOrM.

Do you know what sort of Bird his or we might have to get our own Birdologist Kipper on to this specie ? :D

Mic. :wink:

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 8:45 am
by mic
Sorry, :x I should read more rather than just looking :roll:

Mic. :wink:

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 9:51 am
by Glen
Very unusual bird Storm. Interesting shot :wink:

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:21 am
by sirhc55
Not only a very interesting pic but a story to go with it - thanks storm :D

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 5:27 pm
by big pix
great shot........ I think he is looking for crocks........

cheers
bp

PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2005 5:31 pm
by flipfrog
amazing shot