Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Sorry for my long time absence from the forum. I really just needed a break to re-think what path I wanted to take with my photography. Anyhow, I can't stay away for long, because I really like the folks on here and all the awesome work I see on a daily basis. I also miss the honest feedback from everyone.
Anyhow, last weekend I made my way to the Great Blue Heron spot I have shot for the last couple of years. So far, there is only a single nest, but they were pretty active. Of course I ran into Dan Walters there. (There must be 2 or 3 of him...this guy is everywhere!)
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM
#2
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM
#3
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Welcome back! An excellent variety of poses you've captured. Just about as good as it gets, in fact.
I don't have a clear favorite as I like them all, but #3 is quite impressive with the ballet style pose.
All are slightly underexposed. Adjusting Levels makes them pop a bit more. Check your histogram to see.
I always look forward to seeing your wildlife photography here!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM
WOW, an impressive GBH collection ! Keep them coming.
The exposures look right-on to me. I must have my monitor set brighter than John.
Posted by Richard Olsen on March 24, 2012 at 12:07 AM
All are great, but #4 is my fav!
Love the wind loaded wing tips!!
Excellent work Kurt!
Kurt, these are all outstanding images. My favorites are a toss up between 1 and 2 mostly because of the unusual angle of the heron's body as opposed to the more common posture in #4
Posted by Doug Koepsel on March 25, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Good series. I like #4 most because it emits more grace, followed by #2
Posted by Brian Gatlin on March 25, 2012 at 5:58 PM
cool shots, Kurt. I like #2 best.
Posted by Dan Walters on March 25, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Great series Kurt! Like #3 just before landing on the branch.
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12 repliesAnyhow, last weekend I made my way to the Great Blue Heron spot I have shot for the last couple of years. So far, there is only a single nest, but they were pretty active. Of course I ran into Dan Walters there. (There must be 2 or 3 of him...this guy is everywhere!)
I don't have a clear favorite as I like them all, but #3 is quite impressive with the ballet style pose.
All are slightly underexposed. Adjusting Levels makes them pop a bit more. Check your histogram to see.
I always look forward to seeing your wildlife photography here!
The exposures look right-on to me. I must have my monitor set brighter than John.
Love the wind loaded wing tips!!
Excellent work Kurt!