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Gallery: AvianPosted February 25, 2012229 views5 comments

I liked the soft, dawn lighting and good camoflage of this juvie heron.
Merced NWR

D300s
500mm
Subject dist: 25m
1/50 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 320
White balance: Auto

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 25, 2012 at 11:47 PM

A very unusual image. I too like the soft like and colors and the way this sub adult blends in to the setting. I'm surprised you went with ISO 320 here - I'd be at ISO 800 in this low light situation.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on February 26, 2012 at 10:13 AM

He really is blending in with the habitat quite well, I don't think I have ever seen one so light in coloration. A wonderful find Sandy, beautiful comp. and also love the almost square format.

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Dottie Short on February 27, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Sandy, you alway come up with unusual shots of regular birds. Getting up early in the morning and catching frost on the grass made for a stunning image.

Registered on April 12, 2010, 61 Posts, 375 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Amazingly soft colors here, really unusual. The larger image is terrific.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on February 28, 2012 at 12:59 PM

I like the spot of color provided by the eyes and blue head in an otherwise monotone settting. The reeds make a great BG/setting. Personally I might crop down some from the top and make it just a little darker.

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments