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Monday, January 27, 2014

Extreme Close-ups

I was able to get super close to a great egret earnestly fishing on the side of a pond. This is the most laid-back one I've come across. Very patient and gracious.





If we magnified our successes
as much as we magnify our disappointments
we'd all be much happier.
Abraham Lincoln

Linking with I'd Rather B Birdin'
Thanks, Anni!!

52 comments:

  1. AndyJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Yes... close indeed. Excellent!

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  2. PallaviJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    He truly looks very gracious :) glad you got to have his close up Gail. He is a beautiful bird!

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Oh Gail the detail oh my these are beautiful. Hug B

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  4. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Those shots show how precious life is.

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  5. Anni January 27, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    One word today Gail....INCREDIBLE!!!

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  6. NancyJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    He actually looks to be posing for you! Beautiful!

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  7. Optimistic ExistentialistJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Wow yes these are some great close-ups indeed. I love the detail in the eyes!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    How wonderful!

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  9. AnvilcloudJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Really well done. I am curious about what you shoot with: lens, camera etc.

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  10. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Awesome close-ups and a perfect quote!

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  11. rainfield61January 27, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    You have in fact magnified "our" happiness.

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  12. TexWisGirlJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    absolutely amazing! they are SO skittish! you are the egret whisperer! :)

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  13. Ruth HiebertJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    WOW!!! What long toes he has!

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  14. hootnonnyJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    What big toes you have, my dear! What great pics!

    BTW, you have been blessed.

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  15. Evelyn S.January 27, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Seriously...your photos should be in a book! These are wonderful!

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  16. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Wow! What wonderful closeups of the Egret! Just look at those long claws!

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  17. KarenJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    WOW. Fabulous shots, and I love the feet!

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  18. KarenJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    WOW. Fabulous shots, and I love the feet!

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  19. SuzanJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    And very very awesome!!
    NEAT!! Almost a macro on an egret :-}}}

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  20. Tina Fariss BarbourJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    These are amazing! I love seeing his feet--so delicate and intricate!

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  21. BreathtakingJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    You did well to get so close to the egret, and beautiful shots they are too.

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  22. BillJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Fantastic shots!

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  23. StephanieJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Wow Gail, those are extremely insane closeups! And I mean insane in a good way :) How do you do it? Your photography is always and I mean always stunning!

    Love and hugs to you!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I am impressed that you were able to get that close to him. There are a few of them out this way that like to hang out just by the roadside. Often I've thought of stopping to snap a few shots...but naturally I never have my camera when I pass by. Hope you are bracing for our 2nd Winter Storm within a week. Big hugs...stay warm!

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  25. Wally JonesJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Great portraits of the Great Egret!

    Very nice, Gail!

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  26. Bas.January 27, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    dat is wel heel close.

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  27. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    i enjoy the close-up's - what a beauty!! ( :

    what a beauty.

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  28. DeannaJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    wow, such great shots...isn't it wonderful when you come across one as beautiful as this and she sits calmly while you snap away!!

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  29. renae January 27, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Trust Lincoln to be stating a wonderful thing I just needed to hear! yay!

    Oh, thanks Gail for the fun comment. The spiky bracelets isn't firm at all. I meant not sharp. lol

    I LOVE THESE CLOSE UPS. wow.

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    These are great!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Gorgeous. I think you've bonded!!

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  32. eileeninmdJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Gail, awesome closeups! And a beautiful bird! Enjoy your new week ahead!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    How beautifully he posed -- you have good bird Karma...they know you're friendly! The quote is especially meaningful to me ...

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  34. DebbieJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    magnificent close ups....so much detail!! i can't imagine getting this close to this skittesh bird!!

    love those "paws"!!

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  35. Brian KingJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Fantastic, gorgeous portraits! Nicely done!

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  36. DeniseinVAJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I my gosh these are fantastic!!! Love the one you have of its claws. And it is so nice to meet another Krsipy-Kreme fan ;)

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  37. BarbaraJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    He is gorgeous! Next time you see him, tell him thank you for me!

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  38. Spare Parts and PicsJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Awesome shots, Gail! Almost like macros!!

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  39. NancyJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    These shots are amazing...I took some shots of egerts today but I couldn't get as close as you did...Mine flew away....You obviously have a soft touch....

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  40. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    I knew I'd love this post when I saw the post title. And you didn't disappoint. These are amazing. Love the feet. :)

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  41. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    What a wonderful close up, looks like he was posing for you. The detail is stunning! Nice capture Gail.

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  42. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    What a wonderful close up, looks like he was posing for you. The detail is stunning! Nice capture Gail.

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Wow - gorgeous and elegant. It's almost as if he posed for you.

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  44. Stewart MJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Was it dead??

    Great pictures - I must have been very relaxed.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  45. Betty ManousosJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    terrific close-ups, gail! gorgeous details and a handsome bird!

    have great day~\xo

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  46. StarlaJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    WOW....Just WOW!!

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  47. DaveJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    this Egret was certainly co-operative, lovely images

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  48. Anita JohnsonJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Such great detail!

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  49. DonnaJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I love that quote!! What a tremendous view of this beautiful bird!

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  50. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Wow, amazing shots of this gorgeous bird!

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  51. HelmaJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:11 AM


    Particularly difficult to photograph Gail but you have done a fantastic job!
    Beautiful portraits.

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Amazing shot.

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