A Double Header at BBSP

[preames]

I ran down to BBSP twice on Sunday and caught both the morning and the evening light.

Saw the shovelers that have taken up residence...








This isn't the best shot, but I had been watching this guy go after bugs all evening and trying to get a shot of him getting one. I finally got it even though my shutter was a bit slower than I would have liked...

[houtex01]

Great series Patrick...really like the Shrike photos and great catch on the second one...like the last one also...looks like he was going to fly right into you...looks like things have really picked up at BBSP...gonna have to schedule a trip over there...

Ron

[Stargazer77517]

Patrick, these are outstanding, Fantastic capture of the bird and bug !!!!!!!

[auddii]

Beautiful series as always!

[lhdvies]

Wow, Patrick, really good stuff!!
I think the shutter on the bird & bug shot caught the wings with just enough blur to indicate the activity! Well done!

[RexGig]

Beautiful!

[David Alaniz]

Beautiful series and great captures! Always enjoy your sets.

[DigitalScape]

A super series, Patrick!

[Patti Edens]

Fantastic shots, Patrick! The one with the bug is exceptional!

[JohnT]

I agree with everyone else... These are a great variety! Love the bee catcher, hawk, and tern.

[drgibson]

Wow great action shots!

[MHampton]

Can't add anything that hasn't already been said. Great shots! I look forward to mine getting that good someday!

[preames]

Thanks Fred, Audrey, Rex, David, John, Patti, John T, Don and Mike! I do appreciate the kind comments!

Originally Posted by houtex01

Great series Patrick...really like the Shrike photos and great catch on the second one...like the last one also...looks like he was going to fly right into you...looks like things have really picked up at BBSP...gonna have to schedule a trip over there...

Ron

Thanks Ron. You do need to drop by there, though I have noticed that it can be somewhat variable from day to day. The hawks and harriers in particular may or may not show up (or at least show up close) depending on their mood that day.

Originally Posted by lhdvies

Wow, Patrick, really good stuff!!
I think the shutter on the bird & bug shot caught the wings with just enough blur to indicate the activity! Well done!

Thanks Leon! I was hoping for just a bit more speed on the shutter as the details on the body also blurred quite a lot. I ended up doing quite of bit of selective sharpening in order to salvage the shot.

[dtran]

Beautiful capture, Patrick! I am too busy with "new kid on the block" to go out shootịng