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Great Blue Heron

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herons on ice

36 total reviews 
Comment from Yojo


This is a fabulous capture. He looks like he is skating or doing a pirouette. Beautiful separation from background and tells a great story.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 23-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from bron56


Very nice exposure and lighting - good focus giving lots of detail & texture - well composed & framed. Well caught.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 23-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from DebbieK


Fantastic shot. Details are sharp.
Initial impact 5
creativity 5
color harmony 5
center of interest 5
technical excellence 5
technique 5
story telling 5
lighting 5

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 23-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
reply by DebbieK on 23-Dec-2010
    You are welcome.
Comment from Shadowfax


This is one fantastic capture!! The sharpness is terrific - every feather visible. The positioning in the frame couldn't be better!!

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 Comment Written 22-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thanks again for such a nice review and high score!
Comment from tedmunro


i think this is a very nice looking photograph of this bird running . its a very bright and clear image and has nice colors. a pleasure to review and ty for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from nutsey


Super shot! FLAPS UP! LOL. Great catch, and all in focus. Great colors and details. With the position of his leg, I think you need to get him a pair of skates. Great presentation, worth a 6, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from GaliaG


nice of him to dance and performs for you

excelelnt shot, good focus, story telling, compositin and presentaiton

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from Echo7


Your bird captures are among the best i've seen on FAR willie. They always capture both action & perfect clarity. Razorsharp detail. Lighting is just right. Another lovely composition. Great action shot. Its like Bambi the Heron. Your choice to tilt this is very good. Makes take off seem very impressive. Well done

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
reply by Echo7 on 22-Dec-2010
    Hey Willie. Can bother you for a touch of information. What camera mode are you taking these guys on?
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    I shot at 750/sec at f5.6. It was a little overcast. I have learned 750 catches most of the stuff, the faster shutter speeds espically on overcast days leaves to much grain.
Comment from B Lemley


Another great capture of this bird, Willie ~ you're really shooting them down!

Excellent use of T&T, great lighting, very creative, nice composition, and many story elements present ~ thanks for sharing! Bev

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much!
Comment from vulken


This is great. I know how hard it is to capture these guys. The action is awesome. The color is great, with the ice making a great contrast to the water and ground. When I catch one of these I always have trouble with focus on the head for some reason. YOu have done well with that as well. Very nice image.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2010


reply by the author on 22-Dec-2010
    Thank you so much. I have the same trouble. I have a bunch out of focus heads.