Tricolored Heron

Gallery: AvianPosted July 9, 2010143 views11 comments

This is the only Tricolored Heron I've seen using this method when feeding. I know Reddish Egrets commonly use this method.
Taken in South Louisiana near the town of Sorrento.
Bean bag from truck window.
Conditions: Cloudy

Date/Time: APRIL 18 @ 5:24 PM
Model: NIKON D200
Flash Used: NEVER
Focal Length: 700 mm (NIKON 500MM F/4G VRII + NIKON TC14EII)
Exposure Time: 1/180 sec
Aperture: f/5.6 WIDE OPEN
ISO Equivalent: 400
Exposure Bias: -1/3
White Balance: MANUAL DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Metering Mode: MATRIX
RAW
Exposure Program: APERTURE PRIORITY

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by June Marie Wingert on July 9, 2010 at 9:05 PM

this is a magnifecent photo Ronnie, I love the subtle pink colors.
Beautiful composure and detail.
Excellent.

Registered on July 1, 2010, 8 Posts, 137 Comments

Comment posted by richard remington on July 9, 2010 at 9:38 PM

Wow! That is magnificent! I would love to have it and I applaud your amazing skills!

Rick

Registered on March 12, 2010, 105 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 9, 2010 at 11:46 PM

The pose and plumage are wonderful, Ronnie.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 9, 2010 at 11:48 PM

What a great pose & POV, it instantly made me think of the Karate-Kid

Tack sharp, love this one Ronnie

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 10, 2010 at 9:51 AM

it is a very Reddish pose for this Tricolored, Ronnie. Really a spectacular photo--the details and textures of the ruffled plumage are fantastic.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on July 10, 2010 at 12:10 PM

Very cool, I love the flared out neck plumage and the detail.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 10, 2010 at 1:24 PM

A delightful image, especially in the larger version. Perfect light to show off the depth and texture of the feathers along the throat.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 10, 2010 at 7:20 PM

One must, must view the larger view to fully appreciate the fine image quality of this photo. Great color and detail on the erect neck feathers. Cloudy conditions work wonders on dark feathers I conclude.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 10, 2010 at 7:31 PM

G'day Ronnie,
Great behaviour and the detail and texture in the feathers is superb

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on July 11, 2010 at 12:26 PM

This is a beauty, Ronnie. Love the fluffed up feathers with excellent details and lighting. Also love the action you caught.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on July 13, 2010 at 4:42 AM

I've seen lot's of tri-colored but have never seen one hunt like that. The fluffed feathers and intent stair give it a very aggressive look.

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments