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Super shots Dan.

Some of these are just great standalone BIF shots, wonderful light, great exposure control, sharp, nice composition, love the ones with the fish in the Egret's mouth. That you have captured a series showing something a little out of the ordinary certainly add to the achievement.

Now whether or not this is the holy grail I'm not sure, it depends what you mean. If you mean is this the very best sequence of Snowy Egret shots that can be imagined, then I don't think it is (for instance, too many of the shots have the bird looking away from the camera, a bigger fish would be more spectacular in 13 etc).

Now if you had asked whether this would win the gold medal in the "Snowy Egret" calss at an imaginary 2009 photography olympics then I for one would certainly not be betting against you!

Paul



Oct 31, 2009 at 05:07 AM
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Johnny Bravo wrote:
Glad to see that Ken Hamada has cleared up the confusion here. Dan posted a great series of Grailish proportions--but not one that qualifies for a decoder ring. As Ken notes, he's a Phounding Phather of the Holy Grail Society, and since he shoots Nikon we have been unable to implement a Nikon Exclusionary Rule, although it still sees debate in committee.

Here are some examples of Grail shots for which I immediately ship a decoder ring:

Osprey/Fish 'perfect timing' grab (look of terror on fish's face is an important element of one of these)
White Tailed Kite Mouse Passing shot
Falcon
...Show more


Hey JB,

Thanks a mil for all the nice comments and the vote. As far as for the 'White Tailed Kite Mouse Passing shot', I assume that it is this post of mine you are referring to I'll PM you w/ my address so you can 'immediately ship a decoder ring:'
best,
Danno



Oct 31, 2009 at 09:22 AM
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p.4 #3 · Snowy Egret Holy Grail...YOU decide :)


I was just wondering if I can take my vote back..I changed my mind


Oct 31, 2009 at 09:29 AM
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p.4 #4 · Snowy Egret Holy Grail...YOU decide :)


Nello Milanese wrote:
I was just wondering if I can take my vote back..I changed my mind


Take this LMAO



Oct 31, 2009 at 09:31 AM
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http://www.pbase.com/nellotodica/image/107992338.jpg



Oct 31, 2009 at 09:45 AM
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Nello Milanese wrote:
http://www.pbase.com/nellotodica/image/107992338.jpg


Running high fever again buddy



Oct 31, 2009 at 10:08 AM
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Thomas Sanders wrote:
Mission accomplished Dan
Wonderful exposure control on all and love the variety of poses

Tom


Thank you kindly Tom.
Dan



Nov 01, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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Migara wrote:
Great series of shots Dan :Thumb:


Thank you very much Migara
dan



Nov 01, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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Ed Robertson wrote:
Oh Yeh Looks like the real thing to me you got my vote. Ed


Thanks for the vote and the comment Ed.
Dan



Nov 01, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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Yep. HG. Great series Dan I really enoyed it. Nice work.
Gene



Nov 01, 2009 at 01:16 PM
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These are excellent photos Dan. I think Monty Python would shoot for even better.

Dan, you can take these over the top by shooting during the magic hour for better light and color. Your sequence is wonderful and I don’t have any faults worth mentioning. If you are striving for your Holy Grail the photos need to be better than just perfect, then need to have incredible impact.

You did a great job and I enjoyed viewing every photo Dan.

Morris



Nov 01, 2009 at 04:48 PM
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David Israel wrote:
Super nice series Dan. Nicely captured and exposed!

Congrats on your "Snowy Grail!"

Dave


Thank you very much Dave.
Dan



Nov 02, 2009 at 08:43 AM
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KirkB wrote:
Thanks for the history Ken, very interesting.

Kirk



Me too. Thanks again Ken for the history.
Dan



Nov 02, 2009 at 08:44 AM
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ShutteredMe wrote:
Wow!! Those are some very awesome captures Dan..

-Quang


Cam on nhieu Quang.
Dan



Nov 02, 2009 at 08:44 AM
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p.4 #15 · Snowy Egret Holy Grail...YOU decide :)


Definitely "holy" Dan!
Great work!



Nov 02, 2009 at 10:40 AM
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p.4 #16 · Snowy Egret Holy Grail...YOU decide :)


Holy crapshoot Dan...spectacular series. Exposures are great.

Ted



Nov 02, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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p.4 #17 · Snowy Egret Holy Grail...YOU decide :)


fantastic set Danno!!!!!!!!


Nov 02, 2009 at 01:38 PM
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digitalbug30d wrote:
chose #1 stunning...


Thank you.
dan



Nov 03, 2009 at 02:22 PM
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HOWARD KEARLEY wrote:
awesome shots Dan!!

Howard


Thank you kindly Howard.
dan



Nov 03, 2009 at 02:22 PM
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p.4 #20 · Snowy Egret Holy Grail...YOU decide :)


Nello Milanese wrote:
OMG you're such a lucky little b@°#*"%d I guess after all the bad luck w the 200 pixels wide harriers you deserved this
Was wondering who are the 6 guyz who voted no? I want names, addresses and I want'em now!
You did an amazing job buddy excellent AF tracking and perfect PP on these files!
Now that you joined the highest club don't look down on us



It's 11 and counting now Nello . Thanks for taking care of business buddy ...I know I can always depend on you for that . Let me know the outcome OK .
And thanks buddy for the un-derserving praise/comments.
Luv,
Danno



Nov 03, 2009 at 02:27 PM
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