Night-Heron

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8 replies

Posted by Kim Connolly on July 4, 2009 at 6:45 AM

I watched the Heron on the opposite bank hiding in the reeds for some little time before he appeared. Just after I took this he caught a fish which I also caught!
50d 400mmf5.6 tripod+remote switch
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Shutter Speed Value = 10.38 TV
Aperture Value = 6 AV
Exposure Bias Value = -0.67EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
C & C welcome and appreciated

Posted by Ray on July 4, 2009 at 8:17 AM

A really nice capture, everything just right, although I’m sure the yellow flowers will come in for some comment. I shall have to hunt out some of my Night heron shots, they really are gorgeous birds.

As I said a excellent shot, well seen, composed etc.

Posted by Lewis Thomson on July 4, 2009 at 9:13 AM

Hi Kim,

Lovely shot, very well balanced comp. I like the pose and fishing stare and the flowers add to the image IMO.

Cheers,

Lewis.

Posted by Paul Inglis on July 4, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Hi Kim,

Lovely shot!

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 4, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Very nice shot Kim, I like the composition and the cold and warm contrast of the colors.

Bertl

Posted by Barry Southon on July 4, 2009 at 6:53 PM

Kim

An excellent capture of an elusive species.

Posted by David Kjaer on July 5, 2009 at 12:46 PM

Hi kim

Nicely composed image in a great setting!

David

Posted by John Robinson on July 5, 2009 at 5:54 PM

Yes great situation and habitat, but the whole bird looks a bit "hard " on my gear.
A little less contrast might help. Was this a big crop ?
Cheers
John

Posted by Kim Connolly on July 6, 2009 at 5:48 AM

Many thanks for the comments, will try it with a little less contrast John, although there was little editing. No it isn't a big crop - was lucky - it was a very narrow stretch of water and I was sitting straight opposite.