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Black-crowned Night-Hero
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Black-crowned Night-Hero

by Peter J. Morrissey

Gallery: AvianPosted July 26, 201383 views2 comments
This photograph was taken at Dana Point Marine, Dana Point, CA 92629. This morning the Marine had , Snowy Egrets and Black-crowned Night-Herons. A follow up photo from that day.

Canon 7D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/640
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Metering Mode Spot Metering
ISO Speed 800
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0mm

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2 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 26, 2013 at 10:18 PM
I like the composition and pose, Peter. That tilted head with the frizzy plumage is great. A bit more dof would be nice in this case.

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Comment posted by Gary Lawrence on July 27, 2013 at 2:36 PM
Nice shot Peter. Perhaps a tighter crop would give it more impact.
Registered on July 5, 2013, 4 Posts, 7 Comments