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25-MAR-2017 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Gobble, Gobble!

I stopped by my daughter and son-in-law's place for a brief visit and a cup of coffee. I hoped I would also find something worthwhile to photograph. They live in the country, so some forms of wildlife do visit their place. They have had deer and even elk appear out in the field with the horses. Also a flock of wild turkeys regularly visits for handouts. Our son in law, Mike, has fed them and they have come to recognize his voice. I wanted to get a photo of a male showing his feathers. So Mike called to one of them and it replied by gobbling at him and displaying its feathers. It would do that any time he called to it. I couldn't believe it! They have got to know him well. He must be the turkey whisperer!

Nikon NIKON D500,Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
1/1600s f/5.3 at 230.0mm iso2000 hide exif
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Date/Time24-Mar-2017 09:48:57
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D500
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length230 mm
Exposure Time1/1667 sec
Aperturef/5.3
ISO Equivalent2000
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance14.960 m

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Ellen Michaels03-Apr-2017 03:00
Beautiful image. V
Karen Moen30-Mar-2017 00:29
The beautiful coloring really stands out against the lovely green grass. We once went to an animal park and this big tom kept following me and gobbling. I was not sure if that was a compliment or not! LOL! Voted.
Julie Oldfield29-Mar-2017 00:32
The detail is amazing! V
Buz Kiefer28-Mar-2017 23:01
Beautiful pose and excellent colors. The detail is remarkable, particularly the face and head. Exceptional photo, Vern. Vote.
Palani Mohan28-Mar-2017 15:58
Beautiful!.
Hank Vander Velde27-Mar-2017 13:44
SUPER image with great p[ose and excellent colors captured Vern.
Ed Duverger26-Mar-2017 17:53
A super specimen.Wiil it survive Xmas...??
Kuriacose Joseph26-Mar-2017 17:14
Beautiful bird.
Jim Coffman26-Mar-2017 15:39
Extremely nice image, Vern....Love the detail you were able to capture...
Tom Munson26-Mar-2017 15:10
He's showing off. Terrific image.
Tom Beech26-Mar-2017 13:04
This is great Vern, they are so good looking and ugly at the same time..
Ruth Voorhis26-Mar-2017 12:38
Superb shot! V
Yvonne26-Mar-2017 10:22
They are the strangest looking birds... lucky you Vern! v
John Reynolds LRPS26-Mar-2017 09:58
Nice to be able to call up this display. Great capture. V.
danad26-Mar-2017 08:29
Superbly taken. V.
joseantonio26-Mar-2017 04:28
such a lovely visitor.Great that you were there.V
globalgadabout26-Mar-2017 03:49
fantastic display on the part of your model...outstanding shot too...bravo Vern...V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS26-Mar-2017 02:46
I'm loving this shot Vern, very beautiful birds! V
John Shen Photography26-Mar-2017 02:11
Wow.. super beautiful capture of this fabulous bird!
Steve Thuman26-Mar-2017 02:04
Great looking bird!
Laura Milholland26-Mar-2017 01:32
What a delightful shot, Vern! The variety of colors in their feathering always amazes me.
Helen Betts26-Mar-2017 01:12
Quite a sharp picture of this showy turkey! Amazing story, too.
parrothouse26-Mar-2017 00:43
Very nice color and clarity, nicely composed.
J Ponces26-Mar-2017 00:41
Amazing! The true symbol of America! Very common in our Country too after the XV century!
Bea.26-Mar-2017 00:33
My, what a handsome fellow he is, looks so grand and important. No animals are dumb, just some people!
Jean D26-Mar-2017 00:17
Excellent capture. ~V
exzim26-Mar-2017 00:15
That is a great picture Vern. I guess they know when food is there. Voted
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