Gatorland - Orlando, FL

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04-25-2011, 02:24 AM
thekingb

Gatorland - Orlando, FL

I just got back from a family trip to Disney et al, and fortunately we took a half day at Orlando's oldest attraction: Gatorland. I don't care much for the gators, but the grounds have become a significant bird sanctuary, complete with a few rookeries. You can get pretty close such that a 500mm lens is not necessary in many cases. These shots were with a 7D and the EF 70-300L.

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One poor bird didn't read the sign and got a little too close to a hungry gator. I missed the actual "chomp" but managed to capture a couple shots just afterwards. I can't figure out what kind of bird it was. Maybe a juvenile something? Anyone?

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04-25-2011, 02:43 AM
bouwy

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

Awesome shots.

Well done mate.

Wally
04-25-2011, 06:31 PM
nvitalephotography

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

The bird looks like it is an Anhinga chick.
04-25-2011, 08:06 PM
thekingb

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

Aha! That makes sense. There are many Anhingas at Gatorland, and I have some other shots that show parts of the wing, which is black and white streaked. Thanks!
04-25-2011, 08:43 PM
Steve U

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

Great shots, that 70-300L looks as though it is working very well for you. How much does the 4 stop IS help when it gets a little gloomy? Have you pushed it tp those limits yet?

Steve
04-25-2011, 09:11 PM
thekingb

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

The IS is the best I have used and I am very happy with the lens. I get many keepers at 300mm and 1/30s if the subject is still. Sometimes even 1/15s.
04-26-2011, 12:05 AM
Richard Lane

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

Love the Crock Shots, especially #3.

Rich
04-26-2011, 03:10 PM
thekingb

Re: Gatorland - Orlando, FL

Here are a few more from Gatorland. All with 7D and EF 70-300L.

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