Still Building

Artist: Marvin Collins
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Still Building

They are industrious, constantly repairing. I think this guy is building a new nest, he’s flying to a different part of the tree. Shot at Silverbell Lake, Tucson AZ on 5-12-2008 at 6:00 pm.

Camera: Canon 40D
Lens: Canon 400mm f/5.6 L
Aperture: f/8.0
Shutter Speed 1/1250:
ISO: 400

Still Building belongs to the following groups:

Former DPF Members, The Birds and Tucson, AZ

Marvin Collins, 2 months ago
barkeypf, 2 months ago

Love it, so sharp with wonderful color.
Marvin Collins in reply to barkeypf’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Paul, I am honored that you would favorite this.
Melissa Hintz, 2 months ago

I don’t think I would ever get tired of watching these guys. Great shot, Marvin!
SharonD, 2 months ago

Great detail Marvin.
Aphoto4You IPA, 2 months ago

eh i just got shot of the sand crane…..which is heron family ( i beleive) love your inflight shots….awsome
YELLOWJACKET, 2 months ago

WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOT
Bob McKain, 2 months ago

That time of the season isn’t it? Great light, really shows off the colors well.
Cathy Gregg, 2 months ago

That is cool. What a great composition. I love the look in the heron’s eye, determination.
Deborah H. Ben..., 2 months ago

Beautiful as always Marvin. The wing spread and the eye is awesome.
Charlotte Ottilo, 2 months ago

Oh wow!.. What an amazing capture! Hey I captured my first of the season on Saturday.. Must be used to peeps because he had no problem with my getting pretty close..LOL
Tparker, 2 months ago

Beautiful Marvin I would love to be there and see this.
Anthony Vella, 2 months ago

Well captured Marvin. Beautiful colours and very sharp.
eltotton, 2 months ago

Another beautiful. shot, Marvin. Well captured.
Marvin Collins in reply to Melissa Hintz’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Melissa, I don’t get tired of watching them.
Marvin Collins in reply to SharonD’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Sharon.
Marvin Collins in reply to Aphoto4You IPA’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Bianca, I really am looking forward to your posts from the Grand Tetons.
Marvin Collins in reply to YELLOWJACKET’s comment, 2 months ago

Hello YJ, thanks for visiting and commenting on this one, I’m glad you like it.
Marvin Collins in reply to Bob McKain’s comment, 2 months ago

Hello Bob, yea I guess it still is that time of season, I thought it was over but yesterday he was diligently gathering material. Thanks for the kind comments.
Marvin Collins in reply to Cathy Gregg’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Cathy, they always have that determined look in their eye.
Marvin Collins in reply to Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Deborah.
Marvin Collins in reply to Charlotte Ottilo’s comment, 2 months ago

Hello Charlotte, you are always changing avatars…...cool. Thanks for the kind comments. I hope you post your shot of the heron.
cherylc1, 2 months ago

just amazing!
Marvin Collins in reply to Tparker’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Teresa, I appreciate your comments. I am lucky to have these so close to home. I just hope that they all don’t migrate over the summer.
Marvin Collins in reply to Anthony Vella’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Tony, I appreciate your comments.
Marvin Collins in reply to eltotton’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Lea.
Marvin Collins in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Cheryl.
Antanas, 2 months ago

great again
Marvin Collins in reply to Antanas’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Antanas
LindaR, 2 months ago

another stunning shot~! the span of wing and extended leg ~ like ballet dancers of the sky ~just so beautiful xx
Marvin Collins in reply to LindaR’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Linda, I’m glad you like it
Prasad, 2 months ago

Just stunning.
Marvin Collins in reply to Prasad’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Prasad