Purple Heron-Ardea purperrea

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 4, 2008 at 9:12 AM

Hi Guys,

Here's one from last spring.This was taken at a beautiful site where around 120 of these Herons nest and it's the largest colony in Holland.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 20D
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: F 6,3
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 400
Lens: Canon Sigma 500mm F4.5
Focal length:750 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Tripod an Wimberley Sidekick
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening

Good things come to those who wait...
Golden rule in Nature & Wildlife Photography

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Posted by Paul Gibbs on February 4, 2008 at 9:33 AM

Very nice, i love the soft BG against the stark subject of the Heron.

Posted by Stuart McCrae on February 4, 2008 at 10:25 AM

Cracking shot,the bg works well to push the heron out at the viewer.

Stu.

Posted by Tim Munsey on February 4, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Looks a splendid spot, funny looking bird. I can remember your other shots, a great series.

Tim

Posted by Paul Inglis on February 4, 2008 at 11:36 AM

Hi Jeroen,

Love everthing about it! Cracking shot!

Posted by Ian Mason on February 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM

Very nice indeed. I like the grasses in the foreground and the fact the beak is open. Have you tried cropping a little from the bottom (to just above your name) and adding a little at the top? Just a thought.

Posted by Frederic Desmette on February 4, 2008 at 2:45 PM

Lvely shot of a heron in his habitat.
Frederic