Great Blue Herons

Gallery: AvianPosted May 9, 2016117 views9 comments

A shot from the rookeries off of Rockport, TX. A little bit late for Mother's Day, taken from a customized photography boat. This is cropped just a bit, I often try to shoot tight in these rookeries to avoid other birds getting into the frame.
Canon 5D3 500F4 1/4000 F8, iso 800

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on May 9, 2016 at 6:45 PM

Really cool image Nate. It may a bit tight but it portrays the scene perfectly. Detail in the large image is great. I like how the third little GBH is hiding behind the other young one. I don't know whether the yellow flower will be seen as a distraction or not, it will be interesting to see. It doesn't, bother me. It adds a pop of color. Nice work! devil

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Comment posted by Raoul Breaux Jr on May 9, 2016 at 9:52 PM

Nice image Nate. Really good detail and I like the interaction between the juvenile and parent. Personally, I would like to see more space left and right, but from what you said, the sides may be full of distracting clutter.

The flower--it is such a strong visual element, that I find my eye immediately focusing on it first instead of the main subjects.
5/12/16--I've been looking at this and the flower for three days now, and I have to admit that I'd miss the flower it if it were gone. cool

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 10, 2016 at 7:30 AM

A wonderful family portrait you captured of this pair Nate! Nice light, excellent exposure work. I think the tight composition gives a more intimate feel to the image. I like the flower!

Sweet One laugh

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 10, 2016 at 9:55 AM

Hey Nate,
If there are any mothers in this world that are under appreciated it has to be the GBH moms. It is dangerous work caring for and especially feeding these rather large chicks. This capture seems to be one of the few better behaving moments in the nest. I know what you mean with trying to get a shot at a rookery without other birds cluttering up the frame.
Its always better by boat . . . devil

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Comment posted by Charles Bell on May 10, 2016 at 11:23 AM

This tells a nice story, Nate. It's nice interaction. And I like the touch of yellow flower in the background. It adds class.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on May 10, 2016 at 6:38 PM

And the little one is hiding a flower for mom... I'm always impressed when more than one bird is in sharp focus. The light and colors here are very nice.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 10, 2016 at 11:46 PM

I really like the interaction Nate. Makes me want to get out to shoot the rookery here soon. I am sure the chicks are starting to get big. I agree with you about shooting tight in these rookeries, but I am wishing you had a touch more room on bottom.