Builder
Shot this morning 5-31-2008 at 6:57 am at Silverbell Lake, Tucson AZ.
Camera: Canon 40D
Lens: Canon 400mm f/5.6 L
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
ISO: 100

Builder belongs to the following groups:
Birds and Creatures of Flight, Former DPF Members, The Birds, Tucson, AZ, Waterfowl and Wild Nature Photography & WritingAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Jan Landers, 3 months ago
spectacular capture!!!
barkeypf, 3 months ago
This is another beauty Marvin. I’m liking the darker backgrounds as opposed to the blue sky.
Michael Kloepping, 3 months ago
Awesome—these birds are so beautiful
Deborah H. Ben..., 3 months ago
Beautiful as always. i was fortunate enough to get a bird today that you may know what it is. I`m not sure myself. I`ll be posting it soon.
Tiamaria, 3 months ago
Instant favorite! You have done a super job with this one Marvin.
bmckain, 3 months ago
Another great shot, you’ve got it down pat with these guys.
Tim Harper, 3 months ago
Just awesome sharp detail, keep them coming!!
cindylu, 3 months ago
nice shot!
AngelaFoster, 3 months ago
fantastic warm lighting and and focus on this photo, really clear, great work
aphoto4you, 3 months ago
EXCELLENT image…..yep very nice clairty
Phil Threlfall, 3 months ago
Great capture
Phyllis Wilson, 3 months ago
This is one of the most beautiful pictures of a heron I’ve seen. “Dawn’s early light” sure is spectacular! Beautiful
YELLOWJACKET, 3 months ago
WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOT. I TOO LIKE THE DARKER BACKGROUND BUT I DON’T KNOW IF I LIKE IT BETTER – IT’S JUST DIFFERENT. WHAT I AM WONDERING IS IF I BOUGHT THE WRONG CAMERA??? I COULD NEVER GET ANYTHING THIS SHARP OUT OF MY LENES. I DON’T HAVE A 400MM TO COMPARE WITH BUT I HAVE A FEELING SOMEHOW I COULD NOT COME EVEN CLOSE TO YOUR WORK.
debsphotos, 3 months ago
I’m liking the darker b/g as well…wonderful marvin!! *-)
Antanas, 3 months ago
wow, superb
Thordis, 3 months ago
Brilliant shot Marvin. :)
LindaR, 3 months ago
bravo again Marvin ~ perfection!!
Marvin Collins in reply to Jan Landers’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Jan, glad you like this.
Marvin Collins in reply to barkeypf’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Paul
Marvin Collins in reply to Michael Kloepping’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Michael, they are beautiful birds
Marvin Collins in reply to Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Deb
Marvin Collins in reply to Tiamaria’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Teresa
Marvin Collins in reply to bmckain’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Bob
Marvin Collins in reply to Tim Harper’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Tim
Marvin Collins in reply to cindylu’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Cindylu
Marvin Collins in reply to AngelaFoster’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Angela, glad that you like it
Marvin Collins in reply to aphoto4you’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Bianca, it pleases me that you like it
Marvin Collins in reply to Phil Threlfall’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Phil
Marvin Collins in reply to Phyllis Wilson’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Phyllis, you are too kind
Marvin Collins in reply to YELLOWJACKET’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks YJ, but if I can do this, anyone can. I don’t know what you have, but most SLR manufacturers make a similar quality line of lenses. My 400mm is a Canon L series which is their pro series lenses. I bought the 5.6 because it is not as heavy as the larger aperture lenses are and not as expensive. Being a little lighter it is easier to handhold and I have to handhold for my type of photography. It wasn’t cheap, but not too expensive either. I love that lens. If you have the proper equipment you would beat my socks off.
Marvin Collins in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Deb.
Marvin Collins in reply to Antanas’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Antanas, never got a wow from you….......
Marvin Collins in reply to Thordis’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Thordis, much appreciated.
Marvin Collins in reply to LindaR’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks so much Linda.
bmckain, 3 months ago
I see you made the RB feature page with this one, congrats!
Marvin Collins in reply to bmckain’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Bob….......I’m surprised and flattered.
palegirl, 3 months ago
Well done lad, this a huge “pat on the back” and just so..
Well spotted, and expertly taken..
Loreto Bautist..., 3 months ago
A very worthy Home Page feature my friend…congrats!!!
LindaR, 3 months ago
congrats on landing this bird on the Home Page Marvin ~ woohoo!! :)
Ellen, 3 months ago
Congrats for being on the homepage with such a beautiful photo!
Sarah Moore, 3 months ago
Congrats Marvin – such a gorgeous image!
Anne Smyth, 3 months ago
congratulations for the home page showing! it’s a beautiful image – love the leg action
Carmen Cilliers, 3 months ago
Well done and don’t feel humble – you deserve to be here on teh home page!
shanghaiwu, 3 months ago
brilliant image/am a bird lover so just had to comment on this image/superb on homepage
Madeline M. A..., 3 months ago
WOW! CONGRATULATIONS for being on home page Marvin !!!!!! This is just a wonderful capture my friend !!!
keleka656, 3 months ago
Home Page!!! WOOO HOOOO!! Beautiful.
Marvin Collins in reply to palegirl’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks very much
Marvin Collins in reply to Loreto Bautista Jr.’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Bot, I’m surprised
Marvin Collins in reply to LindaR’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks so much Linda
Cathy Cavolo, 3 months ago
Wow, a really special shot. This is going straight to the fav’s.
Marvin Collins in reply to Ellen’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Ellen, I appreciate your comments.
Marvin Collins in reply to Sarah Moore’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Sarah
Marvin Collins in reply to Anne Smyth’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Anne, I appreciate your comments.
Marvin Collins in reply to Carmen Cilliers’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you kindly Carmen, much appreciated
Marvin Collins in reply to shanghaiwu’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks a lot, much appreciated
Marvin Collins in reply to Madeline M. Allen’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Maddy my friend, much appreciated.
Marvin Collins in reply to keleka656’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Very much Theresa my friend.
Marvin Collins in reply to Cathy Cavolo’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Cathy, much appreciated.
Warren Anthon..., 3 months ago
Well done on the HOME PAGE it’s a great image
Marvin Collins in reply to Warren Anthony Williams’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Warren
Tracy King, 3 months ago
Really beautiful
Marvin Collins in reply to Tracy King’s comment, 3 months ago
thanks Tracy
Robyn Carter, 3 months ago
Love the colours in this – was it late afternoon?
Marvin Collins in reply to Robyn Carter’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Robyn, it was early morning.
Anthony Vella, 3 months ago
Great capture my friend….one of your best.
Marvin Collins, 3 months ago
Thanks much Tony!!
Rosina Lamberti, 3 months ago
Awesome work!!
Gary Beeler, 3 months ago
Amazing color, detail, and compositon!
Marvin Collins in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Rosina, I appreciate your comments.
Marvin Collins in reply to Gary Beeler’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Gary, much appreciated.
Prasad, 3 months ago
Well done Marvin, and well deserved to be on the home page.
Marvin Collins in reply to Prasad’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Prasad
Anaa, 3 months ago
Stunning combination of perfection & artistic presentation! :)
Marvin Collins in reply to Anaa’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Ana, you are too kind.
Glenda Remaklus, 3 months ago
Beautiful shot Marvin.!
Marvin Collins in reply to Glenda Remaklus’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Glenda
Sandy Stewart, 3 months ago
WOW This lovely composition, combined with beautiful lighting make for a photo worth ten out of ten points!!!!
Marvin Collins in reply to Sandy Stewart’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Sandy, I’m pleased that you like it
Mary Campbell, 2 months ago
Lovely capture, love these birds and you did such a great job with this picture.
Marvin Collins, 2 months ago
Thanks Mary, I appreciate your comments.
Marvin Collins, about 1 month ago