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It was a stunning day at the Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area when the great egret treated me to a close fly buy. Later, as I walked around the pond, I spotted another great egret in a tree. I took my time and got nice and close allowing me to take these photos with the clear blue sky in the background.

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092813DSC_9414.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 80mm, ISO 400, 1/1600, f8, fill flash (SB910)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092813DSC_9559.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/1600, f8, fill flash (SB910 + better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092813DSC_9594.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/1600, f8, fill flash (SB910)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092813DSC_9593.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 250mm, ISO 400, 1/1600, f8, fill flash (SB910)

The sky is never this deep a blue in NYC, and it is the result of my compensating for the white bird and leaving it alone in PP as I like the contrast. The second photo was taken with my better beamer on and at the close distance flash control becomes rather tricky so I simply remove the lens. This gave me the nice fill and catch light seen in the other images.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 07:34 AM
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This has been a wonderful ten day period in the northeast...the bluest skies I've seen in a long time. Super images and not bad photos that you took without a lens on (I know you meant the lens on the better beamer )
It does make for a bit of a challenge shooting white birds against that background.
Eric



Oct 06, 2013 at 07:59 AM
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This has been a wonderful ten day period in the northeast...the bluest skies I've seen in a long time. Super images and not bad photos that you took without a lens on (I know you meant the lens on the better beamer )
It does make for a bit of a challenge shooting white birds against that background.
Eric



Oct 06, 2013 at 08:01 AM
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Nice job on these, Morris. I like the last one best.
Socrate



Oct 06, 2013 at 08:52 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Great Egret


Last one for me too Morris. Good work getting close.


Oct 06, 2013 at 09:10 AM
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Still sneakin' in close looks like Morris! Really like the first. You must have terrific stealth, these birds are almost unapproachable here.
Douglas



Oct 06, 2013 at 09:28 AM
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An enjoyable set - I particularly like the capture of #1.


Oct 06, 2013 at 09:47 AM
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very nice .. the last is my favorite also Morris


Oct 06, 2013 at 01:22 PM
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Terrific shots Morris. The close-ups are just fab
David



Oct 06, 2013 at 01:35 PM
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eyelaser wrote:
This has been a wonderful ten day period in the northeast...the bluest skies I've seen in a long time. Super images and not bad photos that you took without a lens on (I know you meant the lens on the better beamer )
It does make for a bit of a challenge shooting white birds against that background.
Eric


You can say that again Eric!

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:27 PM
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eyelaser wrote:
This has been a wonderful ten day period in the northeast...the bluest skies I've seen in a long time. Super images and not bad photos that you took without a lens on (I know you meant the lens on the better beamer )
It does make for a bit of a challenge shooting white birds against that background.
Eric


Thank you again Eric

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:28 PM
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Shasoc wrote:
Nice job on these, Morris. I like the last one best.
Socrate


Thank you Socrate

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:28 PM
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KCollett wrote:
Last one for me too Morris. Good work getting close.


Thank you Ken,

it's easy to get close when the birds can't see you

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:29 PM
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douter wrote:
Still sneakin' in close looks like Morris! Really like the first. You must have terrific stealth, these birds are almost unapproachable here.
Douglas


Thank you Doug,

As New Yorkers there used to close quarters

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:29 PM
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Shiva dancing wrote:
An enjoyable set - I particularly like the capture of #1.


Thank you Steve,

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:30 PM
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kmunroe wrote:
very nice .. the last is my favorite also Morris


Thank you Kenny

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:30 PM
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David Leask wrote:
Terrific shots Morris. The close-ups are just fab
David


Thank you David

Morris



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:30 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Great Egret


wow...#1 is FANTASTIC! like all the rest also but the first one is gorgeous, well done


Oct 06, 2013 at 06:31 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Great Egret


Great capture Morris. You and the 80-400 always work well together.
Gary



Oct 06, 2013 at 06:47 PM
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Nicely done Morris. 1 is my pick ~ Ron


Oct 06, 2013 at 09:23 PM
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