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1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
MelonMusketeer


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Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
Location: Lake Trafford, Immokalee Fl
Date: Mar 9, 2007
Aperture: 5,6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1 sec
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Mar 9, 2007

Viewed: 397
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0

 Sharpened, sized 1 time, uploaded. No other edit.
Exposure was 1 second, and it was after sunset, nearly dark. Zoom @ 300mm. I was about 20 ft from her. The males are in mating plumage now, but this one is either young or female.

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 03/12/2007 06:22:29 PM
its nice its to bad it was already dark when you got there would have been nice to see more light.
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 03/12/2007 12:45:29 PM
I love the bird's pose and the smoothness of the water. Great for being so close to nighttime!
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 03/12/2007 01:46:44 AM
Geez, 1 second! I agree with everyone else, that I can't believe the bird stood that still!
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 03/10/2007 07:53:54 PM
Very clear for one second and 300mm! I'd really love to see the colours shine through in your edit.
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 03/10/2007 06:03:13 PM
Excellent shot, especially under the conditions. Love how you've handled the lighting and the long exposure. Now, I hate that you can just "stop" on your way home from work and capture this kind of thing. Only even-semi-interesting things I could do that with are all stationary (so I can shoot them anytime). Now, for what xxrozxx said, let me just say: "You stunned him, just as he was wakin' up! Norwegian Blues stun easily." Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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 03/10/2007 02:50:05 PM
Very good composition, great for 300mm zoom!
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 03/10/2007 02:48:23 PM
very nice image indeed. excellent exposure and composition. well done.
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 03/10/2007 02:46:19 PM
Did you do this handheld? If so, you've got a pretty steady grip! It will be very interesting to see the colors pulled out in post edit, and the degree to which it can be sharpened and still look natural. The background is very appealing and suits the bird well.
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 03/10/2007 11:37:01 AM
Wow - was that handheld for a second? At any rate, it's pretty darn good for a second on a living thing. I love the dark blue of the water - very pretty!
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 03/10/2007 11:06:05 AM
Well, that's explains the nature of the Great Blue Herron. It'll stand still for 1 second exposures! Just amazing. The focus is a little soft, but that's to be expected. Very nice shot. And, where's this camping trip to that you'll be seeing bears and such? Can I come?
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 03/10/2007 08:42:10 AM
A little soft in focus but with the shutter speed you used and the lens all the way out you did real well. I would have preferred him a little less centered but you could crop him that way in post editing.
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 03/10/2007 07:34:10 AM
What a beautiful shot. Wildlife at sundown, how lucky can you be.
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 03/10/2007 06:15:39 AM
I like the dark color of the water and the way it looks like it's moving.
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 03/10/2007 12:15:34 AM
hi waddy ... for the difficult conditions .. dark + bird you got a great shot .. that bird must have been stunned or something .. dont think i ever see birds stop doing something for as long as a second ... well not the one's i try to shoot anyway ..
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 03/09/2007 11:01:19 PM
That's a pretty amazing image considering it was a 1 second exposure. I love the color on it's beak.
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 03/09/2007 10:58:52 PM
Beautiful, Waddy!! Glad to see you here! This is going to be fun. :o)
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 03/09/2007 10:44:10 PM
HE IS GORGEOUS!!!!!! Does he hang out there during the day too? Love the colours on these birds and you caught that "blue ambience" of the evening I love so much :)
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