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Green Heron

by Luke Ormand

Gallery: AvianPosted January 1, 2013174 views11 comments
An image from my last trip to Florida... headed down there again in a few weeks and looking forward to making some nice images.

Nikon D300s 300 f4 + 1.7X TC HH resting on dock
f/6.7
1/125s
ISO 1000
-.33 EC

No noise reduction, cropped 15% off the right side, minor sharpening in CS5 on 27" iMac

- Luke

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Excellent. Bring back some more from FL.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Luke,
Very nice post, great detail, outstanding pose by the Heron and I really like the BG . . . Well Done
If you need a highly experienced guide with the perfect boat and extensive knowledge of the Florida waterways and the best scuba locations for Manatee (with all the restrictions these days) or for birding and wildlife, I'm your man.
:toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on January 1, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Beautiful shot of this Green Heron Luke. I'm looking forward to more of your Florida images.
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
Comment posted by David E Lester on January 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM
Super shot!
Registered on March 24, 2010, 155 Posts, 793 Comments
Comment posted by David Sewell on January 1, 2013 at 4:15 PM
A little tight in the frame for my personal taste, but otherwise a superb shot with great feather detail.

David
Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments
Comment posted by Tjie Poo on January 1, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Beautiful colors and great feather details. Well done ! :toast:
Registered on December 4, 2012, 51 Posts, 511 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 1, 2013 at 9:15 PM
sweet one, Luke. great colors and setting, nice detail too. good luck on your coming trip!
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on January 1, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Great shot. Sharp details and well isolated from the BG.
Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 1, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Nice, Luke. I like the head turn and the light is very sweet.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 1, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Lovely bird wee captured.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Terry Sohl on January 2, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Beautiful Luke, great perch and background to go with the bird.

Jealous of your trip(s)! I'd never been to Florida since I started birding, until last month. I absolutely loved the short time I was able to get out, and am really looking forward to a chance to get back.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments