Tricolor Concentration

Gallery: AvianPosted February 15, 2013133 views9 comments

I spent a few days at Ft Desoto Park last week. I went a bit earlier this year because the morning tide was in my favor. Unfortunately the birds were not - only a small number of waders in the Northe Beach area. I got this one the first day in the little inlet at North Beach. Shot in somewhat difficult partial backlight (shady on the bird). Slight crop from right to 4x5 format and tilt correction. Larger image icluded.

E-5 ZD300 F2.8 +EC14 Wimberley I, ISO 400 1/640 f4.5 0.7EV

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9 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 15, 2013 at 3:02 PM

I think you did well for the conditions you mentioned. Good detail on the heron in the larger image. I like the water drop and drop circular reflection, way to go.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on February 15, 2013 at 3:48 PM

In spite of the difficult lighting conditions I think this is looking very nice. I think to be appreciated it must be viewed in the larger version. Gorgeous color and detail captured and the reflection is a plus. Well done!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 15, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Beautiful light and a nice pose, Bill.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on February 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Very well done and good feather detail. Drip just adds a bit of pizaz

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 16, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Nice soft lighting - the drop is awesome and the detail is superb

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM

Sorry to hear there weren't many birds, but you got a good one here. Tricolors are very entertaining by themeselves, enter a Snowy Egret and you've got a circus. Lots of detail, Bill. A real nice image.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 17, 2013 at 11:09 AM

I like how the flow of the feathers draws my eye right through the image. Sharon

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Detail is wonderful, nice warm colors.

Ray

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Comment posted by Verdon on February 17, 2013 at 11:28 AM

beautiful work, love the large version!!!

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