Below the Radar

Gallery: AvianPosted April 23, 20161,999 views5 comments

Heavy overcast with light rainy conditions and thunder storms moving in keep me off the water and on a hillside next to the lake mulling over my options for the rest of the afternoon when this Egret came cruising by below me just a few feet above the water. I managed a series of shots but liked this one the best with the nice reflection. Hand held, 70% of full frame.

Please see Larger Version - - Largest Version - HERE

File name   RAMY_8387_CF68
Camera Model   Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time   1/14/2016 4:17:31 PM
Author   Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice   CopyRight Rock Art, Ltd All Rights Reserved
Shooting Mode   Shutter-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed)   1/800
Av(Aperture Value)   5.6
Metering Mode   Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation   -1
ISO Speed   100
Lens   EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length   263.0mm

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Anthony Pollard on April 23, 2016 at 1:50 PM

Love your work Mike! I checked it out after viewing the larger version of the above shot. Regarding the circumstances of this shot, I often muse while cruising for shots at how I have to be prepared for what I am given, rather than what I want. A little niggle here though - the leading edge of the right wing looks soft even though I don't think it is, looking at the rest of the feathers - maybe it's brighter and the detail is less - anyway overall a nice capture!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 23, 2016 at 6:49 PM

I like it, Mike. The looking down angle is unusual and really accents the reflection. Nice to get the top and bottom of the wing in the same image. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on April 23, 2016 at 8:22 PM

Mike: I really like seeing the bird in flight along with its perfect reflection. Nicely done. Richard

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on April 23, 2016 at 8:41 PM

Nice reflection and good detail considering the conditions.

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on April 26, 2016 at 2:23 AM

This is really gorgeous Mike! Love both of the reflections which result in an extremely well balanced image. Great eye on this one!

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