Stealth

Gallery: AvianPosted February 28, 2017352 views6 comments

back-lit Black-crowned Night heron - Maui
A dark and rainy day, so a darker image to fit the mood.

2017:01:31 17:24:09
D800
500mm
1/3200 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 1250
AF mode: AF-C, 3D
White balance: AUTO1+2
Flash: Off

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Beautiful, Sandy! I like the background especially, but nice work on the Heron too... sharp from end to end. devil

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 28, 2017 at 9:10 PM

Looks like a watercolor, although the detail shows up in the larger version. Beautiful image, Sandy. Well taken!

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Comment posted by John Tobias on March 1, 2017 at 12:50 PM

Impressive flight image! I like how you have held the details in all of those light areas. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 1, 2017 at 1:58 PM

The large version of this image really shines Barbara. I like it a lot. It's gives a great look at that eye and nice wing position too. Detail and comp are right on!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on March 1, 2017 at 2:38 PM

Nice bird in flight image. Wing position is superb. Subtle details are good. The eye is very nice. Yes the light is a little flat on some parts of the bird but you didn't have the best weather. However the light on the feet and wingtips is very nice. And you got to take it in Maui!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 1, 2017 at 5:40 PM

Excellent flight shot, Sandy. Nice detail and great eye contact.

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