Posted by David Bostock on September 5, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Green Heron (Butorides Virescens), Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, Washington
Canon 7D, 500mm f/4, 1/640sec @ f/4, ISO 400, AV priority, +.33
It's been a little quiet around here...summer doldrums, I guess. Anyway, I recently picked up the Canon 500 and wanted to take it for a test drive in Ridgefield. As luck would have it, I came across a Green Heron in an unobstructed area. I think I was 20 feet or so away from him. He wasn't bothered by me so I spent 20 minutes photographing him. This is one that I kinda like. Oh, and the lens is incredible.
Comments and critiques appreciated.
Posted by Erik Lundh on September 6, 2010 at 1:47 AM
Nice shot of a Green Heron in it's natural environment. I like how it rises from the foreground foliage. BTW, I was in Ridgefield today but it was for golf.
Posted by Craig Strand on September 6, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Beautiful Green Heron image David. These can be wonderful subjects to photograph when your fortunate to come across one. I like your composition... his head turn along with the chosen DOF and OOF foliage.
I know the new 500 will grow on you and get you many closeups in the future that might have otherwise been missed. Congrats on a very fine image!
Posted by David Schoen on September 6, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Very nice David. I haven't seen a green heron up here on the Sound in 7 years. I love the way the textures of the feathers spirals up the neck. Nice colos and comp.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on September 12, 2010 at 2:24 AM
I like the twisting of the neck, gives a sense of movement.
Posted by John Williams on September 13, 2010 at 3:38 PM
This one's sweet David! Nice shot of an illusive bird.
Discussion
5 repliesCanon 7D, 500mm f/4, 1/640sec @ f/4, ISO 400, AV priority, +.33
It's been a little quiet around here...summer doldrums, I guess. Anyway, I recently picked up the Canon 500 and wanted to take it for a test drive in Ridgefield. As luck would have it, I came across a Green Heron in an unobstructed area. I think I was 20 feet or so away from him. He wasn't bothered by me so I spent 20 minutes photographing him. This is one that I kinda like. Oh, and the lens is incredible.
Comments and critiques appreciated.
I know the new 500 will grow on you and get you many closeups in the future that might have otherwise been missed. Congrats on a very fine image!