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Goliath Descent
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Goliath Descent

by Morkel Erasmus

Gallery: AvianPosted August 26, 2012164 views8 comments
One of my favourite herons - the Goliath Heron. Can stand as tall as a man when fully erect.

Techs:
Nikon D3s with Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II + 1.4xTC @ 700mm
f8.0 @ 1/1600 SS @ ISO-2800
background is a corn field

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on August 26, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Nice detail and great dof for such a huge bird. Nice work, Morkel. I think that you caught him at the perfect angle too. :toast:
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Comment posted by May Haga on August 26, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Great flight shot. Well done.
May
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 26, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Nice flight shot, Morkel. Excellent dof to get the whole bird in focus.

:toast:
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 27, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Looks like a big heron just from the wing span, interesting color patterns, way to go.
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 27, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Good to see something from you over here in Avian for a change Morkel! Super detail, grreat pose, beautiful natural colors. What is there not to like??
Great work! :toast:
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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on August 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Wonderful flight shot. You caught the wings in a great position. Nice details and colors. :smile:
Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on August 28, 2012 at 3:17 PM
I seen a couple of these in zoos, but do not recall seeing a flight shot. This is an impressive bird thanks for sharing, hope you have more of it you will post. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on August 31, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Interesting pose and very nice details especialy wings. TFS.
Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments