One stick at a time

Gallery: AvianPosted February 15, 2013155 views5 comments

I photographed this Great Blue Heron adding to its nest at Wakodahatchee Wetlands last month. The bird actually hovered briefly allowing for shots that normally one wouldn't get as other birds had to move out of the way to make room for him.

Nikon D300s 300mm F4 HH
f/4
1/1600s
ISO 400
-.67 EC

Cropped to 4X5 - minor adjustments in CS5 on 27" iMac

- Luke

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 16, 2013 at 10:07 AM

I think it's a great comp, pose and POV, love the light & colors Luke.
Very good contrast, details, and this BG gives a nice sense of the environment..

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

It looks dark in the thumbnail but much better at normal size. Nice light and good position.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

The light hits him just perfectly, I like the light and dark background. Exposure is excellent.

Ray

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 17, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Larger version here shows nice detail and exposure. Sharon

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Gorgeous light and excellent detail, Luke. Nice to get this angle, as well.

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