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Blue Bullet

by Bill Maile

Gallery: AvianPosted August 28, 2012106 views5 comments
I got fairly close to the GBH in the previous posts, and panned along as he took off right across from me. I really thought I nailed this one... but the sharpness and detail once again are not what I hoped for.

However, I do like the kind of unique angle of the streamlined bird here. Your thoughts and opins very welcomed. D90, ISO-500, 1/1000th, f-5.6, 300mm. Thanks!

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on August 28, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Even for a big bird it's kind of lost in the composition... The tree coming out of its back is a bit distracting, too. GBH's are usually pretty approachable if you are patient and move slowly. Sorry this one didn't cooperate.
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Comment posted by Bill Maile on August 28, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Jim, agreed, with everything except the last part.

They definitely are NOT approachable up here in NE PA. I've seen dozens upon dozens and done everything possible. Trust me, they may get close enough for a longer lens, but for a 300mm... they bolt!! This was probably the closest I've been able to get to one and I can't help but move slowly.
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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 28, 2012 at 3:06 PM
The small image does not favorably show the heron. On my monitor, the large version becomes cropped on the top and right hand side and this shows the heron quite nicely. In the large version the detail looks good and the eye is sharp. I like the colors and the way the light falls on the wing. I, too, like the aerodynamic pose; it creates a sense of motion and speed.
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Comment posted by John Tobias on August 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Getting closer Bill! I would use the largest aperture you can so to get the highest shutter speed and pan with the heron to blur the BG. Of course, I am still trying to make it all work with one in flight also! Have only found one GBH in this area willing to stand around for photos. TFS.
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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on August 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM
Tough staying on focus in this situation. As you mentioned, the bird is a little soft. Good comp.
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