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On the Rocks
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On the Rocks

by Rick Turner

Gallery: AvianPosted September 21, 201299 views3 comments
Green Heron waiting for some action on Turtle Creek. More of a habitat landscape.

Sony a77
70-400 Sony G Zoom
ISO 1000
tripod and ball head
f 8
1/250 sec

LR4
PS5

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM
I think the effort to control noise at ISO 1000 has robbed the detail to some degree, although the bird is small in the frame. My guess is that a wider opening and less ISO would have resulted in better detail. I assume your capture location was probably limited both by terrain and a commendable desire not to alarm the bird. Was this a RAW image?
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 22, 2012 at 6:56 PM
The heron's well placed in the frame with good light, detail, and color Rick..
I kinda like that large leaf BLC laying there behind it, it adds a little something special.
All you need now is a fish jumping out of the water:wink:
Good work :wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on September 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM
I like the overall effect of the shot, it's a nice habitat shot (maybe a little sharper background to better define the habitat). Agree that the leaf adds interest to the shot. I think the larger view needs to be seen to appreciate the shot.

PS My wife walked in as I was viewing your photo. "What a beautiful shot. I really like the composition."
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments