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Posted on 12/15/2008 6:19:42 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER

Osprey keeping watch. He won't overlook anything. A telephoto shot at 535 mm equivalent.



TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: bird; osprey; photography

1 posted on 12/15/2008 6:19:43 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER
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To: lawnguy; pandoraou812; Daffynition; barker; ferri; gjeiii; genefromjersey; texas booster; ...

ping


2 posted on 12/15/2008 6:20:41 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

That sailboat’s mast has seen better days.


3 posted on 12/15/2008 6:22:49 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy

The boat never gets used, wish I had it.


4 posted on 12/15/2008 6:25:08 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

I’m sure I’ve asked this before—what kind of camera do you use?


5 posted on 12/15/2008 6:25:31 AM PST by grellis (I am Jill's overwhelming sense of disgust.)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Beautiful shot. The osprey is wearing his tux and tails. LOL


6 posted on 12/15/2008 6:28:11 AM PST by mplsconservative
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To: grellis

This is with a Panasonic FZ30, it’s a good critter camera


7 posted on 12/15/2008 6:36:36 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Nice shot!


8 posted on 12/15/2008 6:50:31 AM PST by DieHard the Hunter (Is mise an ceann-cinnidh. Cha ghéill mi do dhuine. Fàg am bealach.)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

And my desktop changes again...THANK YOU!


9 posted on 12/15/2008 6:57:15 AM PST by 3D-JOY
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

You rang ?


10 posted on 12/15/2008 7:02:13 AM PST by SENTINEL (SGT USMC COMBAT VET.)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

The Osprey is found on all continents except Antarctica.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Osprey.html


11 posted on 12/15/2008 7:58:41 AM PST by groanup
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To: SWAMPSNIPER; grellis

It was rated very highly.

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_fz30-review/index_pfv.shtml

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/fz30.html


12 posted on 12/15/2008 9:33:46 AM PST by JoJo Gunn (The GOP is as anatomically correct as a Ken doll. ©)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER; nw_arizona_granny

Great work SWAMPSNIPER! PING!


13 posted on 12/15/2008 9:39:22 AM PST by PGalt
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To: JoJo Gunn

It’s not for everyone but great for what I do. It is not a good indoor camera. for example.


14 posted on 12/15/2008 9:40:47 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Great to see you back and taking your beautiful pictures again!


15 posted on 12/15/2008 11:42:08 AM PST by Severa (I can't take this stress anymore...quick, get me a marker to sniff....)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Very cool pic! Thank you.


16 posted on 12/15/2008 12:51:39 PM PST by pandoraou812 (Don't play leapfrog with a unicorn! ...........^............)
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To: groanup

If you’ve ever watched them fish, you’d probably conclude that they’re a counter-example to evolution. They crash the water, missing their quarry probably 90% of the time. So it’s good to learn that they’re so wide-spread.


17 posted on 12/15/2008 1:18:30 PM PST by mj81
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Beautiful, as usual!

I looked at your other threads, and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Your pictures are a nice respite from the mess this world is in.

Thank you for sharing them!

I’m glad to see that you are feeling better, too. ;o)


18 posted on 12/16/2008 8:30:01 PM PST by dixiechick2000 (Tagline lost due to the lack of a bailout.)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

How wonderful to your name in my ping file, glad you are back and I like the new photo.


19 posted on 12/17/2008 7:23:34 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1990507/posts?page=7451 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: PGalt

Thank you, I like good news.


20 posted on 12/17/2008 7:23:56 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1990507/posts?page=7451 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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