Intermediate Egret in Flight and Looking for food

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Intermediate Egret in Flight and Looking for food

Postby Bob G on Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:22 pm

Went for a trip to the hinterland with Oneputt today. Encoutered some Heron's on a property and managed to gain access.

This one caught in flight
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and this one looking for food near the water's edge
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Edit: These are not Heron's but Intermediate Egrets - sorry - tired brain
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Re: Heron in Flight and Looking for food

Postby Killakoala on Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:30 pm

Beautiful captures. The second one is the standout for me. It's a wonderful composition.
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Re: Heron in Flight and Looking for food

Postby surenj on Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:04 pm

Love 1# - awesome capture of the flight... Great stuff
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Re: Heron in Flight and Looking for food

Postby TonyT on Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:09 pm

No 2 for me
love the green of the leaves of this one and how sharp they are
great capture
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Re: Heron in Flight and Looking for food

Postby Matt. K on Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:25 pm

WOW! Stunners!
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Re: Heron in Flight and Looking for food

Postby petermmc on Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:04 pm

Now that is a heron.

You have captured a splendid moment.
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Re: Heron in Flight and Looking for food

Postby CoryH on Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:30 pm

Agreed, these are great. Well done
What shutter speed and Lens did you use on these?
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Re: Intermediate Egret in Flight and Looking for food

Postby Bob G on Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:01 pm

CoryH said:
Agreed, these are great. Well done
What shutter speed and Lens did you use on these?


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Re: Intermediate Egret in Flight and Looking for food

Postby radar on Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:25 am

Both beautiful shots Bob, the colours are just right, great detail in the whites.

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Re: Intermediate Egret in Flight and Looking for food

Postby the foto fanatic on Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:22 am

Two superb images here! :)
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Re: Intermediate Egret in Flight and Looking for food

Postby xerubus on Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:59 am

#1 is outstanding! Nicely shot.
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