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
1)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/1700s1600 ISO+1.0 EV
2)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/1700s1600 ISO+1.0 EV
3)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/1900s1600 ISO+0.7 EV
4)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/1900s1600 ISO+0.7 EV
5)
X-H2SXF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens700mmf/8.01/1900s1600 ISO+0.7 EV
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.
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.
