Reddish Egret

Gallery: AvianPosted March 5, 201189 views7 comments

Been shooting at Ft DeSoto alot and finally got a day with this guy around. The colors and plumage are amazing this time of year. For this shot the light wasn't the best but he flew over to me and in seconds caugh a huge fish. I got those shots too. Anyway did the best I could in PS for "fill Light" since I really like the shot. Is it passable? Your comments and critique greatly appreciated.

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7 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 5, 2011 at 11:58 AM

Nice catch! The action in running thru the water is super.
Not a lot of detail in the under-wing area, but the sharp head makes up for it for me - the feathers and color here are really great.
Nice comp too - and the water drops are a big plus.
I'd sure love this one if it were mine!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 5, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Thanks much Sandy
Oops i forgot the techs:
Canon 7D 300 mm 2.8L lens w/ 1/1.4 converter
1/1600 @ 4.5 ISO 320

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on March 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Cheryl,
You are right about the colors. Fantastic. You have good fill light under the wing and I like the back light shining throught the feathers tips. Wing position is good. Don't you just love how these guys run around all crazy like trying to catch a fish? Very Animated bird. I would have stuck around to wait for this guy as well. Are you going to post the fish catch?? Woiud really like to see that one Cheryl.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

Very passable to me. Well caught! I like the action and the water drops. I don't see any noise in the shaded wing from the fill light, which is my usual result from pushing the fill light too far. There is obviously some loss of detail there, but a fine image, nevertheless.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on March 5, 2011 at 5:14 PM

Like the action captured, pose, detail and exposure. I don't recall ever seeing a photo with this color on the beak. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

Wonderful pose & a great POV Cheryl, you've stopped the action nicely.
Don't know what your shooting stats R but you've pulled it of very well IMO.
Even with the lights direction less than optimal..You pass

Well done!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM

OK - I see the stats..You still pass

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments