One More Tricolor

Gallery: AvianPosted October 6, 2013104 views5 comments

Knowing that y'all are probably getting bored by these, it's probably the last of this species I'll be posting for a while. Bayou Sauvage has been particularly productive for me this season, in fact the best in recent years for a nice variety of waders. I went over there yesterday to beat the approach of TS Karen, and found a few birds browsing in the morning breeze. This adult was admittedly framed a bit tight, so I took some artistic license to add a bit of canvas at the right and up top. Not critically sharp at the slower shutter speed as it was in motion in soft sunlight, but I liked the light and posture of this beauty. Thankfully, tricolors have been very cooperative this year. Larger image included.

E-5 ZD300 F2.8 +EC-14 Wimberley I +EC-14, ISO 400 1/400 f4 0.0EV

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5 comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 6, 2013 at 4:39 PM

Nice job adding the canvas...I wouldn't have known! I like the pose and details. Sharon

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on October 7, 2013 at 7:57 AM

Really nice. This guy just pops. Tack sharp.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 8, 2013 at 5:50 AM

Lovely setting Bill

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 8, 2013 at 8:03 PM

A great look at the heron, Bill. I especially like the striding pose and the even light on the bird. For my tastes it's still a bit tight even after the added canvas.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on October 21, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Nice shot. Just a nit, but maybe tone down the green a bit, either darker hue or exposure.

lucy

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