Rainy day on the coast

[coastalconn]

It was just ugly and grey all day. Of course it didn't stop me from shooting in the poor light.. Thanks for looking and comments welcome..
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Osprey 6_1 1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Osprey 6_1 2 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Rainy Day Barn Swallow 6_1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Cedar waxwing 6_1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Glossy Ibis 6_1 1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Glossy Ibis 6_1 2 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

 

[GDHLEWIS]

Nice shots, love 3!

 

[Derrel]

The barn swallow with the micro droplets on its feathers and the rain coming down is a wonderful, sensitive bird image, really a wonderfully different and refreshing shot.

 

[C. Brian Kerr]

Very nice. Really like 1. I'm starting to see more glossy ibis down here in Maryland, shot some on Sunday. Will be posting them soon

 

[John Hunt]

Very nice images! The barn swallow is one of the best bird shots I've ever seen.

 

[JamesScott86]

My goodness - stunning images

 

[baturn]

Excellent all, but as everyone has already commented, the Barn Swallow really stands out.

 

[coastalconn]

Thanks everyone!

Very nice. Really like 1. I'm starting to see more glossy ibis down here in Maryland, shot some on Sunday. Will be posting them soon

Keep an eye out for banded ones. I didn't realize that anyone banded them until 2 weeks ago when I photographed #049.. Turns out NYC Audubon keeps track of them...

 

[sm4him]

Good grief, Kris! That Barn Swallow had to be just about close enough that you could have reached out and grabbed it!
Hard to pick a favorite; I've simply never seen such a close-up, yet sharp and clear photo of a Barn Swallow. On the other hand, Cedar Waxwings are just about my favorite songbird--they are so regal looking, it's hard NOT to love a photo of them.
And that first Osprey shot--Wowie Kazowie!

 

[WesternGuy]

Kris, great shots. I always like the osprey shots of yours where the bird is staring straight at you, or, at least, appears to be as in #2. Probably wondering what that crazy photog is doing out in this crummy weather.

WesternGuy

 

[JacaRanda]

Dayumnnnnnnn. SWEETNESS!!!!
I feel like I want to see that lens on the D800. Man o Man. I'm with Runnah, I want one really really bad. Could be my new dream lens instead of the 300 2.8 II.

Wow.

 

[spiralout462]

Very nice. Really like 1. I'm starting to see more glossy ibis down here in Maryland, shot some on Sunday. Will be posting them soon

As you know I'm about 10 miles south of the MD line on the Eastern Shore. I saw a pair in flight last week at one of my fishing holes. It was dusk and I failed to get a decent shot but they were a treat to watch!

Kris: I really enjoy this set, even if the sunlight was scarce!

 

[runnah]

Thanks everyone!

Very nice. Really like 1. I'm starting to see more glossy ibis down here in Maryland, shot some on Sunday. Will be posting them soon

Keep an eye out for banded ones. I didn't realize that anyone banded them until 2 weeks ago when I photographed #049.. Turns out NYC Audubon keeps track of them...

Anyone want to buy a tamron?

I am blown away by the contrast, color and sharpness.

 

[C. Brian Kerr]

Very nice. Really like 1. I'm starting to see more glossy ibis down here in Maryland, shot some on Sunday. Will be posting them soon

As you know I'm about 10 miles south of the MD line on the Eastern Shore. I saw a pair in flight last week at one of my fishing holes. It was dusk and I failed to get a decent shot but they were a treat to watch!

Kris: I really enjoy this set, even if the sunlight was scarce!

we will have to get together one of these days and go shooting

 

[goooner]

Words fail me, absolutely wonderful