Great Egret at Gatorland by Dan
My last post showed some of Dan’s photos he had taken, that were related to my previous post about Gatorland. I kid often about not knowing the difference from an “F-stop” or a “Stop Sign.” And it is true. I am not a photographer, just a Birdwatcher who takes photos of birds. That is what is so great about being a Birder. There are plenty of birds to go around, and it does not matter your reason for birdwatching.
Snowy Egret and Gator at Gatorland by Dan
Many of those who watch birds are super photographers, even laying on their stomachs to get just that “perfect shot.” Others, like Dan, enjoy taking photos with a really nice camera and lens, framing the bird, taking good photos, sharping them up. Some, like me, take photos left and right, discard many, and try to make them look half way decent, and placing them on a blog.
Great Egret at Gatorland by Dan
Some birdwatchers, never use a camera, just binoculars and have a great time trying to see “how many” species they can identify. Others, see birds as they are just out and about, and enjoy them. There is room for all of us. No matter how we view the Avian Wonders that our Lord has created.
Here are some more of Dan’s photos from our last Gatorland visit in December. They are in a slideshow. [These have been compressed.]
What I enjoy are those Snowy Egrets with that concentration look on their faces. Dan captured it well, and I noticed that same look. Wonder what they were thinking about or focused on? Humm!
Where is our focus?
“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths.” (Proverbs 5:21 NKJV)
“Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy,” (Psalms 33:18 NKJV)
“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry.” (Psalms 34:15 NKJV)
You can see many of his other photos at: Dan’s Pix
Trust you have been enjoying these Gatorland posts:
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Dan is to be congratulated Lee for his excellent captures of the Egret, especially the one riding the Gator. I guess the Gator really can’t do much about it, and it probably is not that heavy. Though a Crocodile may roll and possibly nab it.
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Thankfully, birds would not be noticed as much as a dog or cat. Not only do light bones for flying come in handy, but especially when standing on a gators back. :)
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The beauty of birding is there are so many ways to enjoy/experience it from lo-fi (eyes) to hi-fi (supertele) and everything in between – the common denominator, the love of those gifted with the ability of flight (well, most of the species that is ha).
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Thanks. There is something for all to enjoy when watching birds.
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Stunning photos and beautiful selections under your heading Where is our focus.
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Thanks. I am trying to keep my focus on Him and not what goes on around us. Unless, it’s birds, of course. :)
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My pleasure! 😊
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