p.3 #2 · The Great Wildlife Variety of Viera Wet(20)
nvrupnvrin wrote:
Well done !
Nice Job on all...
Thanks for the visit and the words, Rich
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eyelaser wrote:
Wow, brilliant series showing both the variety of the wetlands and the skills nod the photographer....both are very impressive!
Eric
Thanks for the comments, Eric. I visit the place less than I would like to. I need to go back to work so I can find some time off
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Christian H wrote:
All very nice! Love that place too.
Christian
Yup! Thank you
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harshaj1 wrote:
Great variety and excellent captures. I didn't realized that they had caracara.
Harsha
Thanks for stopping by, Harsha. Yes you will see Caracaras there. I also got a pic of a Red-shouldered with prey, but they are not very common.
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p.3 #5 · The Great Wildlife Variety of Viera Wet(20)
jmishefske wrote:
For me the least bittern steals the show. Fantastic image! All are great examples of wonderful work.
Thank you for stopping by and for the pick, John
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Plinian wrote:
Wow, Socrate, what a fantastic set! The images themselves are great, but what really stands out is the diversity of species, the elusive ones (I would love to have a bittern or two on my own hard drive), and so many great IF shots. Next time take me with you!
Greg
Thanks Greg. I will be more than happy to go shooting together
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morris wrote:
Your photos are a delight to view Socrate
surfnron wrote:
All are extra nice Socrate. I saw a Least bittern last year, but it never came close enough for a decent shot much less a great shot like yours ~ Ron
Thanks Ron. Those Least Bittern can drive you crazy
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kdacharya wrote:
simply jaw dropping stuff, socrate. is it the 400 DO at work? any TC used or not, Socrate
BTW, I am coming to FL from May 14th to 21st. hopefully we can catch up at some point.Voted
Thank you, Kd. The 400DO II is a great performer and paired with a 1.4xTC has replaced my 500mm. (You loose a bit of AF speed). I used two 7D II one with a 100-400 and the other with the 400mm DO + 1.4xTC and that is all I needed.
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p.3 #8 · The Great Wildlife Variety of Viera Wet(20)
Socrate,
I am truly humbled. As you know I have been there. But never come close to the quality of any off the inflight captures you have shared and I have yet to see the full variety you photographed. Truly exceptional work!
Thank you, Chris
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Ted ellis wrote:
Outstanding Socrate
Thanks for the visit and the words, my friend
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DownToThis wrote:
Great variety of pictures!
Thanks! Glad you liked these
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mikedec wrote:
Very nice series, I can really see why you like number one, it has it all.
I may have to visit there next time I am in Florida. Thank you for posting the last environmental image.
Mike
Thank you Mike. That place is definitely worth a visit. I'm sure you won't be disappointed
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Max_Pain wrote:
Beautiful images and unbelievable variety in one location. I must go by there at one point in my life.
My favorite (hard to pick!) had to be the Least Bittern. Gorgeous.
Thank you Max. There were more birds i didn't post the pics of like Red-shouldered, Cranes and Limpkins
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BeeBalm wrote:
Lovely set Socrate!
I love love the alligator so sweet!
BB
Thank you BB. I was on my belly when I took that shot, but I got up too fast and the Alligator got scared and run away
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ggreene wrote:
Spectacular set of photos! 400 DO II and 100-400mk2 looking very good in capable hands.
Thank you Gregory
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BPDsas67 wrote:
Amazing photos! All on the money and tack sharp...well done!
dhoffman wrote:
Excellent series of the diversity of Viera Wetlands. I have seen at least 4 least bitterns there this year. However, seeing and getting a photo are two different things. Well done.
Dave
Thanks, Dave I know those little boogers like to hide inside those reeds and they hardly come out.
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thomas_1950 wrote:
Bang up job on your splendid set of in-flight images Socrate! Splendid job and keep up the good work Socrate.
Thanks for the nice words, Tom
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viczig wrote:
Wonderful set of images, all superb.
Thank you. Glad you liked these
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Karl Witt wrote:
Ohhhhhhh my Socrate you've done it again! Voting here sir
I really like the baby gator shot
Cattle Egret is just awesome!
A nit on the Anhinga, would love to see you remove that one blade of grass that goes up to the fish. The shot is just marvelous
I could go on and on...........as I usually do Elusive Least Bittern is just as described and a very effective shot for me.
I can't help but appreciate the techs of exposure and your presentation and I find it hard to believe that you could see this much in one day...............that is quite a place and you must know your way around so when I come to Florida I am hiring you as my guide
Thank you Karl. I actually spent three days in Viera. I didn't visit any other place, this time and I didn't regret it.
Thanks for the tip to remove the blade of grass.
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phoenix7gtm wrote:
Beautiful set Socrate. #1 is just breathtaking.
p.3 #13 · The Great Wildlife Variety of Viera Wet(20)
Great set Shasoc. Viera was defiantly a highlight of our trip from Oregon to Florida and back. If we get back i will be spending a lot more time at Viera. The rookery at High Island Texas was at the top of the list with Viera.
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ferrerfoto wrote:
Awesome stuff. Just awesome!!!
Thank you, Paul
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Thao_Nguyen wrote:
What's outstanding series with different varieties - Very enjoyable to watch them Socrate - TFS
Thank you Annthy
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sbeme wrote:
Socrate,
I am truly humbled. As you know I have been there. But never come close to the quality of any off the inflight captures you have shared and I have yet to see the full variety you photographed. Truly exceptional work!
Scott
Thank you Scott I guess we missed each other by a week
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rodgerc wrote:
Great set Shasoc. Viera was defiantly a highlight of our trip from Oregon to Florida and back. If we get back i will be spending a lot more time at Viera. The rookery at High Island Texas was at the top of the list with Viera.
Thank you. I have never been at the High Island Texas rookery. I may try it net time
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Lance B wrote:
Wow, these are simply stunning photos Socrate! So many varieties and so perfectly captured!
p.3 #19 · The Great Wildlife Variety of Viera Wet(20)
The birds must have a regular flight path to get so many IF shots in one visit. And you got some very secretive species as well. Where in Florida is this jewel. Or maybe you took all the good stuff and left nothing for the rest of us!!!
Don
Elusive Least Bittern is just as described and a very effective shot for me.
