Reddish Egret

Gallery: AvianPosted June 28, 201190 views4 comments

Finally had a nice morning at Bolsa Chica. Wanted some skimming activity but there was none going on. Went for a stroll on the elevated trail (you cannot get a low POV) and this Reddish Egret showed up and gave me a wonderful show. In this image it had just completed its wonderful dance and started for a fish and got it.

Cropped to 40% of full frame.

Comments are appreciated.

06-27-11 8:15 a.m.
Canon 7D
EF 500mm 4.0
Exp Comp 0
F/10.0
1/2000
ISO 640
Tripod

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 28, 2011 at 8:56 PM

Really nice action Harry. I'm seeing some noise in the water probably from the higher iso and the crop. I think I would have used less depth of field and dropped my iso to 400 here.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on June 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

The reddish egrets are always entertaining. I think you could do some noise reduction on the water/background and really bring out the bird without distraction. I like the intent in his eye.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Nice action you caught here...they are fun to watch! Sharon

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on June 29, 2011 at 2:56 PM

Interesting action and reflection Harry. I agree with Nate - less DOF at a lower ISO would have lessened the noise.

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