Hello friends and newbies,
It's been a while and I have some catching up to do. Socrate, before you yell at me, my excuse for being absent is that I've been busy - really, really busy...okay? I haven't had many shooting opportunities the last few weeks and what I have, you've seen before. Hope you like Northern Shovelers.
Ah Maggie, welcome back! I have been wondering about you. I realize life can get in the way of photos, it is just nice to have you back. Having just spent this evening trying to get some better shoveler shots I am humbled. These are all great. I thought 8 was great, nice color and all until the saw 9, it looks as if he is checking his fly! All great shots.
All of them great shots but I particullary enjoyed the RTH! I can't even imagine myself trying a BIF like the 1st shot! I tried ny XT and 100mm F2 and kouldn't keep up on pigeons flying directly towards me
Welcome to FM, Maggie. It is always nice to see new members joining the N&W Forum, especially with such great pictures......... wait a minute! ..... Maggie.....?.... I think I remember that name......hummmmm...
How are you doing Maggie? You've been missed. I should be yelling at you, like you said, but I'll forgive you.
I see you didn't loose your touch. These shots are really really good. I wouldn't even try to get a shot like the first one. # 5 (a wall hanger), and 7 are over the top, and the hawk shot is unique. Well done!
Stick around,
Socrate
I haven't had many shooting opportunities the last few weeks and what I have, you've seen before. Hope you like Northern Shovelers. 
