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Green Heron
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Green Heron

by Eric Stogner

Gallery: AvianPosted June 22, 2012142 views8 comments
Nikon D-300.
Nikon F4 500MM.
ISO-400.
F8.
SS, 1/3000 sec.
Induro Tripod.


Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 22, 2012 at 2:00 AM
Excellent! Looks like fine detail, but hard to tell with only a smaller image.
The water colour is fine, but is quite strong, and competes a little with the heron's colouring.
You might experiement a little by toning the blue down a bit.
Really nice image!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 22, 2012 at 7:35 AM
Sandy read my mind (it was a short book) :biggrin: I basically agree with her comments. I would also suggest a bit more room in front of the heron. Flight shots are tough, I think we can generally agree, so hats off for a sharp image of a cool bird in an excellent pose.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on June 22, 2012 at 8:37 AM
I also agree with Sandys comments. IMHO as it is it is a great flight shot. Colors of the heron are right on. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 22, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Ditto what Sandy said. Nice details. It feels too tight in the frame overall. If you have more room, I would loosen the crop.
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 22, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Excellent detail of this elusive bird. The Green Heron is a favorite of mine. I also suggest more space to right if available.
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on June 22, 2012 at 6:54 PM
nice shot.
Registered on April 20, 2008, 307 Posts, 604 Comments
Comment posted by Roger Leekam on June 23, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Not easy to find & shoot a Green Heron. Harder still to get one in Flight, so I envy you. Well done!
Registered on May 28, 2009, 83 Posts, 646 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on June 25, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Nice shot. It looks a bit dark on my screen, Eric. Looking forward to shooting together soon.
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments