Green heron #1
p.1 #1Green heron #1
This was the first of two Green herons I came across at the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside, NY. I had a lovely background yet wish I had time to remove my TC as this one is very shy and started to take off as soon as I composed. I was able to take one step back to capture some of the blastoff. It's one of those times when I zoom is better. I'm still happy to get these first decent Green heron images of the season.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/1700s 1600 ISO +1.0 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/1700s 1600 ISO +1.0 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/1900s 1600 ISO +0.7 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/1900s 1600 ISO +0.7 EV
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X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/1900s 1600 ISO +0.7 EV
Jun 24, 2026 at 05:57 AM
p.1 #3Green heron #1
Hoping to get some time with Green Herons soon too.
#2 has great character and is my pick
#4 looks like a frown that you interrupted
Karl
#2 has great character and is my pick
#4 looks like a frown that you interrupted
Karl
Jun 24, 2026 at 08:46 AM
p.1 #4Green heron #1
These are great and such a handsome fellow. I really love #2.
Jun 24, 2026 at 10:27 AM
p.1 #5Green heron #1
Excellent set. All are very nice. The wings being cut off in the last may feel like a flaw but to me it makes it more special than a perfectly posed and frozen shot. Sharp where it counts with the wing blur presenting the creature as a living, unpredictable being. Of the others, I like the vertical best. Great to get the straight on look with both eyes sharp and clear. The portrait mode reduces the size and impact of the rather vivid background.
Jun 24, 2026 at 11:36 AM
p.1 #6Green heron #1
Great set, Morris. The background is excellent and #2 & 4 are my top picks. Agreed on the zoom... you miss it for shots like #5.
Sreedhar
Sreedhar
Jun 24, 2026 at 03:55 PM
p.1 #7Green heron #1
johnohio wrote:
Some real nice looks Morris.
John
Thank you John
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Karl Witt wrote:
Hoping to get some time with Green Herons soon too.
#2 has great character and is my pick
#4 looks like a frown that you interrupted
Karl
Thank you Karl
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Joe Mags wrote:
These are great and such a handsome fellow. I really love #2.
Thank you Joe,
2 seems to be the most popular
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Brev00 wrote:
Excellent set. All are very nice. The wings being cut off in the last may feel like a flaw but to me it makes it more special than a perfectly posed and frozen shot. Sharp where it counts with the wing blur presenting the creature as a living, unpredictable being. Of the others, I like the vertical best. Great to get the straight on look with both eyes sharp and clear. The portrait mode reduces the size and impact of the rather vivid background.
Thank you,
The second would not be here if I was not fond of it.
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guywithgas wrote:
Great set, Morris. The background is excellent and #2 & 4 are my top picks. Agreed on the zoom... you miss it for shots like #5.
Sreedhar
Thank you Sreedhar. I always like to have some extra space to take flight shots as wings go up and down and they can turn quickly.
Morris
Some real nice looks Morris.
John
Thank you John
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Karl Witt wrote:
Hoping to get some time with Green Herons soon too.
#2 has great character and is my pick
#4 looks like a frown that you interrupted
Karl
Thank you Karl
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Joe Mags wrote:
These are great and such a handsome fellow. I really love #2.
Thank you Joe,
2 seems to be the most popular
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Brev00 wrote:
Excellent set. All are very nice. The wings being cut off in the last may feel like a flaw but to me it makes it more special than a perfectly posed and frozen shot. Sharp where it counts with the wing blur presenting the creature as a living, unpredictable being. Of the others, I like the vertical best. Great to get the straight on look with both eyes sharp and clear. The portrait mode reduces the size and impact of the rather vivid background.
Thank you,
The second would not be here if I was not fond of it.
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guywithgas wrote:
Great set, Morris. The background is excellent and #2 & 4 are my top picks. Agreed on the zoom... you miss it for shots like #5.
Sreedhar
Thank you Sreedhar. I always like to have some extra space to take flight shots as wings go up and down and they can turn quickly.
Morris
Jun 27, 2026 at 06:15 AM
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p.1 #9Green heron #1
Very nice Morris. I love Green Heron’s, you got some great captures.
Dave
Dave
Jun 27, 2026 at 06:37 AM
p.1 #11Green heron #1
Great set of images Morris, you captured some very unique poses. The clarity in each of these images is super.
Jun 27, 2026 at 02:01 PM
p.1 #13Green heron #1
tjbel05 wrote:
Morris,
This is an awesome set!
Tammy
Thank you Tammy
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Dave_E wrote:
Very nice Morris. I love Green Heron’s, you got some great captures.
Dave
Thank you Dave,
It was nice having an attractive subject that did not mind my being close
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csinseattle wrote:
Morris,
Excellent set. nicely done
Chris S
Thank you Chris
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louie champan wrote:
Great set of images Morris, you captured some very unique poses. The clarity in each of these images is super.
Thank you Louie,
I had perfect conditions
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Great set Morris !
Ronny
Thank you Ronny,
Morris
Morris,
This is an awesome set!
Tammy
Thank you Tammy
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Dave_E wrote:
Very nice Morris. I love Green Heron’s, you got some great captures.
Dave
Thank you Dave,
It was nice having an attractive subject that did not mind my being close
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csinseattle wrote:
Morris,
Excellent set. nicely done
Chris S
Thank you Chris
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louie champan wrote:
Great set of images Morris, you captured some very unique poses. The clarity in each of these images is super.
Thank you Louie,
I had perfect conditions
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Great set Morris !
Ronny
Thank you Ronny,
Morris
Jun 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM