Monday, January 17, 2011

Fine Florida Feathers

Today I offer post 3 of a 4 part series featuring fine feathered friends seen along the gulf coast of Florida.

Quite the expansive stretch for this stately Osprey


The interesting profile of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron ~ We saw this beauty walking amongst the mangroves


This long-legged Great Blue Heron is a most elegant wader


A tiny Sanderling skitters along the frothy waters of the Gulf of Mexico


A perfect place to perch and dry feathers for this long-necked Anhinga


A pretty Black-bellied Plover walks amongst colorful coquina shells


Beside the pond, a Wood Stork pauses momentarily


The lovely profile of a Great Blue Heron


A lone Short-billed Dowitcher enjoys an afternoon at the beach


A Brown Pelican flies aloft (November 2009)


A striking White Ibis basks in the early morning sunlight


A Double-crested Cormorant delights in a cool beach breeze (November 2009)

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32 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Absolutely amazing series! It's hard to choose my favorite as they are all so good. you were clearly a patient photographer to get all these great images. I have to claim to be extra excited for the Anhinga as I've never seen a good image of one out of the water. I was lucky enough to capture a distant one feeding once! Anhinga caught in the act

    Thanks a ton for your great blog. I've added you to my Blog roll.

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  2. Kay BaughmanJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    What a wonderful collection of photos of birds of Florida! My favorite is the profile of the Great Blue Heron, each feather so clear and the expression of the eye so intriguing. We were lucky enough last May to quietly observe herons in a rookery in the Everglades at dawn. What an experience! Your photos are much better than mine could ever be--you are an amazing photographer.
    Kay

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  3. de schoonheid van de natuurJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    wat een mooie foto's
    ik heb genoten van je foto's
    groetjes Herman.

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  4. eileeninmdJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Wonderful series of the great birds of Florida. I hope to get to Florida myself to do some birding.

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  5. PoetessWugJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    They are a pretty bunch flocking together here!! :-) Beautiful shots!

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  6. JRandSueJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    My Goodness these are fantastic,superb photography.
    John.

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  7. Hilke BrederJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Gorgeous photos all of them, but I particularly like the close-up of the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. Good work!

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  8. Kerri FarleyJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Amazing captures once again my friend! You are soooo talented!

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  9. PoetessWugJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Guess what Julie?! :-) You just won my Giveaway!!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Fabulous images!!! Great work, as always, Julie!!

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  11. DanJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Hello/Bonjour Julie! In the short amount of time I have been following your blog, I am impressed by the constant quality of your efforts. I encourage you to continue and share you talent with those seeking to learn.

    In this series, I am personally impressed with the close-up shots. Well done!!!

    Daniel

    Explore. Dream. Discover.
    http://daniels-view.blogspot.com/

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    The interesting profile of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron is a work of art Julie.

    The Great Blue Heron is as equally wonderful.

    Keep up the good work.

    Warren

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I literally gasped on these photos...your work is beautiful Julie and not only do you capture exquisite detail...you capture their soul!!

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  14. Harold StiverJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    A fabulous series, especially the Night-heron portrait.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Wonderful pictures, Julie!
    My favorite is a close-up of the Yellow-crowned Night Heron.

    Well done!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    each and every photo is just awesome - brings back great memories of Florida. that Osprey looks so soft :-)

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  17. FABJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Fabulous series Julie that brought back memories of a trip to Florida many, many years ago. The head profile of the YC Night Heron is superb.

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  18. Julie G.January 21, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I am so very appreciative of all your thoughtful, kind words. Thank you for taking the time to view my blog and share your especially nice comments.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    These are simply stunning! Your details in photos and descriptions--makes me want to revisit again and again!

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  20. PurpleMartins-R-UsJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    All gorgeous pics. Next time you are in the WPB (Florida East coast) area come by and take all the purple martin photos you want. We have a pretty large colony here and last year fledged over 150 baby purple martins. Up close and personal.

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  21. Herbert ByaruhangaJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh My God. These are very wonderful pictures. what type of camera do you us? This has been my first time on the site. But I will come again and gain.

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  22. John's IslandJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Julie, Checking your blog today and it's like a bonanza of great photos. What a pleasure! Thank you!

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  23. Weekend CowgirlJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    These bird photos are simply amazing!

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  24. KyleJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Another set of absolutely beautiful shots, Julie! I look forward to the fourth installment of this series.

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  25. AFTERMATHJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    The light in these images is divine. Nice going. And, the close up head shot of the YC night heron just makes me drool. Gorgeous work!

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  26. SLHJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    WOW! Amazing photos!

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  27. John's IslandJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Julie, Sorry for a 2nd comment but I just stopped by to take another look at these photos and I must say that you did a marvelous job with the light. Impressive photographs! John

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  28. Dawn FineFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I am commenting here..I know I did on twitter ..but i want this is writing.
    BEAUTIFUL! ~

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  30. Kathie BrownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Wonderfully photographed feathers!

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  32. Larry OstbyMay 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I just found your blog a couple nights ago and became a follower. Your photos are inspirational, really like seeing what you have to offer.

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