Great Egret

I took this earlier today at Campus Lake on LSU.

Turtle at University Lake

Taken June 29, 2008.

Here's the exact location I shot this guy.

Corner of E Lakeshore Dr @ E Lakeshore Dr, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

No, that's not a misprint.  Two cross streets had the same name?  Go Figure.  If you don't believe me look here.  I bet you won't doubt ME again.  Even if you do I still like the photo.

Look at the neck on this guy

This guy has one curvy neck.  You have to be way out in the wilderness to catch images with up close and personal detail like this one.

One of my best exposures of the day!

I was able to capture this guy with MANUAL FOCUS!  I was borrowing my friends 1.4x Canon Teleconverter which renders the auto focus on my Canon 100-400 lens inoperable.  I can't believe I got the image and with such sharp detail.

Unknown Species

While battling the elements in the wilderness today I saw many strange species of birds.  Here is one example of a bird that I know nothing about.  I'm going to do some research later and then update the blog with my findings.

UPDATE: I've found the bird.  It's a Green Heron.  Here's a link to it

Snowy Egret

The Hunt!

Unfortunately I wasn't fast enough with the lens to show you the fish this guy ate.  I like how he is concentrating on his prey.

Louisiana Wildlife

UPDATE # 2:  After finding this photo I'm now more convinced that this is a Tricolored Heron, formely known as the Louisiana Heron

UPDATE:  I need your HELP!  I can't figure out what bird this is.  The closest I can come to is a Tricolored Heron.  But that's not it if you ask me.   Unless the male and female look different and I have only seen the opposite sex.  Let me know what you find out.  Use the comment button below.  Thanks.

I'm not sure what species this is or even its common name.  It is a very interesting bird.  My friend Mark got eaten alive by fire ants while I captured this image.  If you've never been bitten by fire ants they are extremely painful.  After the pain subsides the itching and swelling begin.  For some folks a single fire ant bite can still be lingering a week later.  Mark bit his tongue as he stepped into an ENTIRE MOUND of fire ants.  They were all over his feet.  He must have gotten 5 or 6 bites.  BUT he didn't let a peep out of his mouth.  He didn't want me to miss the shot because he was screaming bloody murder from the agony of the multiple bites.  That's what I call a brave, fearless friend!

We are now a Mac family

Made the plunge yesterday.....no turning back now.

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