Tri-colored Heron

Gallery: AvianPosted March 29, 2011133 views16 comments

Egretta tricolor

The Tri-colored Heron is by far my favorite of the herons and egrets. I think their colors are just awesome. I was very happy to get some opportunities to photograph them on my recent trip to Florida. I did not see many on my last trip.

1/2500, f6.3, ISO 200
7D, 500mm f4L IS +1.4 tc
60% of full frame

All comments and critique very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 29, 2011 at 7:48 PM

Very nice as posted. Good size in the frame; nice natural colors and good exposure.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on March 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

Florida has been good to you - another gorgeous image with fine details and good composition

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM

Well captured. All the elements work well and the detail is excellent.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 29, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Gorgeous lighting and portrait Matt

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on March 29, 2011 at 10:20 PM

sweet, Matt. nice pose and textures in the bird. comp is just right for me too. definitely a fun subject with great colors and plumage.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 29, 2011 at 10:42 PM

Another nice image! The Tri's are favorotes of mine also.
Nice detail here, great water, good comp -
and the erect crown feathers are super.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on March 30, 2011 at 12:24 AM

Nice composition and I like the low angle.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 30, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Very nice image of this handsome bird and they are especiallly intensely colored at this time of year. Color and detail are great and everything is tack sharp.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 30, 2011 at 6:02 AM

Great detail in the larger version Matt.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM

Love the light and overall comp Matt. Very nice detail on the bird and the overall IQ is good. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 30, 2011 at 8:27 AM

I like this as posted Matt. I have never seen on my self in person, but have always loved this species as well. Congrats on finding the subject!

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on March 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

A very tranquil image, Matt. Nice eye level capture accentuates the profile and the heron pops out of the nice background. Congrats on getting this.

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on March 30, 2011 at 12:29 PM

I love the pose, great detail, and the simple background. Excellent image, Matt.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 30, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Perfect exposure and a sweet pose, Matt.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on March 31, 2011 at 8:38 AM

A fine looking image of a superb looking heron, good work, Matt.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 31, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Nice rendering of this colorful bird. I like their antics.

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