GBH

Gallery: AvianPosted January 25, 2013126 views9 comments

I couldn't resist this Great Blue Heron in beautiful sunrise lighting. Nothing like the marsh on fire like this to make my day, and the early morning rise and 2 hour drive to Bombay Hook totally worth it!

50D, 500mm w/1.4, Iso 400, 1/200, F5.6 LARGER version also posted. And THANK YOU for looking/commenting/critiquing! Sharon

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9 comments

Comment posted by Verdon on January 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM

the large version is sweet, great golden glow , reflection and surrounding

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Marsh on January 25, 2013 at 1:07 PM

I agree. Well worth the drive and early rise. I also love the golden glow and BG. Great pic!

Registered on December 29, 2012, 21 Posts, 225 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Very Cool Capture Sharon,
The morning light in the reeds is magical, along with the detail in the Heron and the reflections in the water all combine to make this image well worth your efforts. Well Done . . .

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Beautiful Sharon, very pleasing composition and I really like the golden BG and water.

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 25, 2013 at 4:56 PM

I like the golden light and the surrounding habitat. The light is still a bit bright as you can see the shadow on the bill, and maybe the bird could be a tad sharper. I've been shooting a lot without the 1.4 tc lately and I notice an increase in sharpness. Not sure if would work for you. Still a keeper in my book.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

love that light, Sharon, definitely worth the early start (sunrise is a lot easier this time of year, isn't it?

) setting and comp are both really nice too. I think Charlie's right that the bird is just a little bright and could take a little more sharpening. really a nice looking shot.

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

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 25, 2013 at 11:09 PM

Gorgeous light and a nice pose from the heron, Sharon. I like the4 sunlit reeds in the bg and the reflections in the water.

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

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 26, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Wonderful light

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by Marlise Launstein on January 28, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Beautiful! I like how the heron is partly behind the grass. I love the sunset colors, and I think you did a really great job!

Registered on August 31, 2011, 28 Posts, 175 Comments