Philip Lanoue

This photo is hysterical! Great job getting this pic!

Thanks very much Mick I appreciate your kind comments as always!

Well I greatly appreciate your very kind words and I'm happy you enjoyed the photo!
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Oh I bet that gator has thoughts alright...
Glad you like the photo!

Well I truly appreciate your very kind comments and I'm glad you liked my entry!
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Thanks very much for the kind words Barb and I'm happy you enjoyed this photo.
Please feel free to check out my wildlife photo blog which is updated daily for many more such...

What's the latest on the 30D?

Very cool shot!
What friggen moron gave this a half star vote?!

Glad you got it back in perfect working order. The 300 f4 really is a fantastic lens isn't it?! I often use it with the 1.4 extender for birds and other wildlife and it's a terrific combo. Love...

I shoot BIF and other wildlife action using a 7D and a Canon 300 f4 with a Canon 1.4 extender attached so it's roughly equivalent to what you are using. I shoot this combo handheld and never use IS...

Placed 1^st in the challenge. Black/White? Bird/Reptile? Wader/Swimmer? Whatever contrast you may conclude.

Placed 16^th in the challenge. An osprey dives down toward the water in a South Carolina marsh pond.

Placed 12^th in the challenge. Wild alligators mating in a South Carolina marsh pond.

Excellent image of an amazing bird!
Can't believe two morons voted half star on this.

Very cool shot!
Unreal this got 3 half star votes from obvious idiots.
These challenge vote results are unfortunately getting more pathetic every day.

Those look really blown out with major hot spots. Did you shoot them in an auto mode?

Just saw this. Hey congrats buddy! Good for you!Cheers,Phil

Placed 5^th in the challenge. A Roseate Spoonbill comes in for a landing in a South Carolina marsh pond.

Placed 118^th in the challenge. A Roseate Spoonbill relaxing in a South Carolina marsh pond. This is a wild bird living and photographed in the wild.

Placed 44^th in the challenge. A Great Horned Owl nest with mom on the right and her two babies on the left. One is clearly larger then the other. These are wild owls living and photographed in the wild.