Dusting My Brain: Friday Feathers

Friday Feathers

The Great Egret was hunted to near extinction in the 1800s and early 1900s for its long white plumage.

I love photographing this bird, whether it's in flight or perched, as it was on the day I captured this image.

Cindy

this is a great photo Cindy

Brain matter deposited by: Joost Plattel on September 8, 2007 12:42 PM

I've been meaning to ask....do you wear camouflage clothing to get close enough to take bird pictures?

Brain matter deposited by: RONW on September 9, 2007 4:23 AM

Thanks Joost! :-)

RonW: No camouflage attire necessary. I get as close as I can (without scaring the birds away) but this is a huge help:

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/200500mm.asp

Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on September 9, 2007 9:57 PM

Incidentally, you may want to think about a Ghillie/yowie suit... for those fashionable occasions out with the birds :)

(http://www.customghillie.com/images/ghillie-suit.jpg)

Brain matter deposited by: Greg on September 10, 2007 11:03 AM