Having a Little Lunch on Armnad Bayou

[WanaM3]

You'll are probably going to get bored of hearing about Armand Bayou, but it's convenient to the house and offers a lot of opportunity. Also might add that the Ospreys are back in town. I saw 3 today on the bayou, but never got a good shot of one.

[wwong]

Got to go visit AB some day, drove pass it a few times but never made it in.

[houtex01]

Very nice Jerome...really like that first one...great colors and details...hey looks like I may have alot of free time starting in October...still have an extra paddle...

Ron

[Full curl]

I really like the colors on the first one.

[ttusa]

Love #2 Jerome!!
So do you kayak and photograph?

[WanaM3]

Thanks Wilfred.
If you can manage it, it would be best to get out on the bayou itself. The park is nice and there is some wildlife there. Don't expect BBSP. The Armand Bayou Nature Center is somewhat different and am not familiar with that at all. I do know they have a pontoon boat tour which might be a great way to see what is there.

Thanks Ron.
You know that the paddle fits you hand very well and you're welcome in that canoe ANY time.

Thanks Tommy, I appreciate the comment.

Thanks Therese.
I always shoot from the canoe. There are advantages and disadvantages in shooting from the canoe. If it is a calm day, then things are usually perfect. If there is the slightest breeze, then things can be difficult. If the wind it blowing above 8 or 9 miles an hours, shooting can become a major problem. The last egret shot was very difficult to get. I was constantly paddling upwind and then letting the boat drift by him. The waves also cause the canoe to bob up and down and it's impossible to get a shot off when that is happening. It's not like going to a place where the birds are posing. When you're alone in the canoe, it's a challenge to have the camera ready and paddle with one hand. Sometimes I wish I was just canoeing instead of trying to get a shot of a bird. The big disappointment was missing out on shots of 3 different osprey. I took photos, but they were all junk. When you get a cooperative animal and can get close enough to reach out and touch it with the paddle, the rewards are tremendous.

[Tim T]

Not bored so keep them coming Jerome. Good shots as always.

[WanaM3]

Thanks Tim, I appreciate the good words.