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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Chris Calohan on July 28, 2018, 12:57:52 pm

Title: He Works Hard For His Minnow
Post by: Chris Calohan on July 28, 2018, 12:57:52 pm: Least Bittern
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Post by: AnthonyM on July 28, 2018, 05:52:58 pm: Well caught, bird and photographer!
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Post by: churly on July 28, 2018, 08:04:03 pm: Thats pretty cool Chris!
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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on July 28, 2018, 11:58:24 pm: I love the way he hangs onto the branch with one foot while diving.
Great catch (for both of you.)
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Post by: Bob_B on July 29, 2018, 07:48:03 am: +1...great capture
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Post by: NancyP on July 30, 2018, 03:36:22 pm: great photos - the first one could win a comedy nature photography award.
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Post by: Chris Calohan on July 30, 2018, 09:14:03 pm: Quote from: NancyP on July 30, 2018, 03:36:22 pm
great photos - the first one could win a comedy nature photography award.

I have to admit in all my years of shooting these little guys, this was the most acrobatic display I've ever seen. It's amazing that they can stretch all the way out hanging onto skinny branch.
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Post by: Arlen on August 01, 2018, 12:59:22 pm: Just wonderful, Chris. And it demonstrates how carefully they must have to choose their perch, just the right distance from the water.
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Post by: MattBurt on August 01, 2018, 01:27:28 pm: Great shot! Love the subject matter too.
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Post by: Chris Calohan on August 01, 2018, 01:44:17 pm: Here's a part of the feeding sequence to give you an idea how far they can stretch.
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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on August 01, 2018, 02:02:34 pm: I keep trying to imagine myself hanging onto a little branch with the toes of one foot while diving into the water for my dinner.

I can't!