Posted by Craig Strand on February 10, 2010 at 7:34 PM
This American Bitterns version of the game seems to be, 1. Stand very Still 2.Watch for Frogs 3. LEAP ON HIM!
Can spring be all that far away when we start seeing the frogs emerging at the refuge? Taken last tuesday, Ridgefield NWR
A pretty high F stop as this bittern was 30-35 feet away and I wanted the whole bird in focus... then I cropped to highlight the frog, this is about 40% of original image.
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canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L USM
F/19 1/45 ISO 100
auto window beanbag rest
Posted by Erik Lundh on February 10, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Another good catch Craig. I wonder how many of these he eats in a day?
Posted by David Bostock on February 11, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Awesome capture, Craig. I was there on Sunday and heard the frogs, so spring is coming. I am very impressed that you got such a great shot at such a slow shutter speed. Hats off to you and your technique.
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3 repliesCan spring be all that far away when we start seeing the frogs emerging at the refuge? Taken last tuesday, Ridgefield NWR
A pretty high F stop as this bittern was 30-35 feet away and I wanted the whole bird in focus... then I cropped to highlight the frog, this is about 40% of original image.
LARGER IMAGE AT http://www.naturephotographers.net/image
canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L USM
F/19 1/45 ISO 100
auto window beanbag rest