Skimming the Surface
Great Blue Heron in flight29 total reviews
Comment from eileen0204
Grace, this by far is one of my favorite shots of a blue in flight I've seen in quite a while!
the wing cutting the water is superb and your low dip capture of the head is so wonderful!
Great clarity and overall visual is one that brings this shot up a notch.
Great work!
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Grace, this by far is one of my favorite shots of a blue in flight I've seen in quite a while!
the wing cutting the water is superb and your low dip capture of the head is so wonderful!
Great clarity and overall visual is one that brings this shot up a notch.
Great work!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Wow, thank you very much Eileen! I appreciate our flattering comments and six star rating!
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My pleasure Grace.
Comment from willie
Nice shot of this fascinating bird. I have spent many hours looking for them and I am always interested in seeing them.
The reflection is nice and the action was stopped well. I think to improve the look is to sharpen!
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Nice shot of this fascinating bird. I have spent many hours looking for them and I am always interested in seeing them.
The reflection is nice and the action was stopped well. I think to improve the look is to sharpen!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Close to the water surface is where the big swarms of bugs like to operate too,Grace!
That makes it a great place for insectivores like Bats,Dragonflies,and many species of small birds to cruise through!
( It might even be a kind of 'happy hunting ground' for large birds hoping to make a meal out of a small insectivous bird of flying mammal for all I know! : ) )
All such theories aside though your photo of this low-flying Heron seriously looks Great,my friend!
~Sean
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Close to the water surface is where the big swarms of bugs like to operate too,Grace!
That makes it a great place for insectivores like Bats,Dragonflies,and many species of small birds to cruise through!
( It might even be a kind of 'happy hunting ground' for large birds hoping to make a meal out of a small insectivous bird of flying mammal for all I know! : ) )
All such theories aside though your photo of this low-flying Heron seriously looks Great,my friend!
~Sean
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much Sean. Yes, it can be a happy hunting ground. The swallows really take advantage of it.
You should post something for this year Sean!
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I'll be posting something new soon,Grace! : )
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Thank you Sean - I have been WAITING! Lol :)
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I've been taking a rest the last few days,Grace!
I was getting crazy over that silly 'Trophy Rush' at the end of December so I think I'll steer away from that this year and simply have fun and post what I hope will be some enjoyable pictures! : D
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I am glad that you did get a trophy Sean!
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Lol! Thanks,Grace!
I sort of got fixated on winning one after all those people kept passing me in the 'rankings'! It's kind of childish ( more of a half-baked popularity contest with the 'awards' going to whoever posts & promotes the most stuff ! ) but I let myself get drawn into it! *sigh* : )
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Lol! Happens to the best of us Sean :)
I think we might share that fixating personality trait! I tend to get fixated on some things at times. Must be an artist quirk thing!
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I think it probably is,Grace! : )
Comment from Lilibug6
This is a very nice shot of the heron! I love the reflection in the water! The colors are very nice! The focus is good! My only suggestion might be to possibly lighten it up just a little bit! Overall a beautiful shot and a pleasure to view! Lori
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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This is a very nice shot of the heron! I love the reflection in the water! The colors are very nice! The focus is good! My only suggestion might be to possibly lighten it up just a little bit! Overall a beautiful shot and a pleasure to view! Lori
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Thank you for your nice comments and your suggestion, I appreciate it!
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You are very welcome! Lori
Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Simply stunning Greenie!
I know the challenges of getting a rare opportunity of a shot like this. I have several but on mine he is flying away not towards my lens.
The beauty is in the forward view, wing dip and the eye clarity and sharp focus.
Sa-wa-eeeeet!
White balance is handled well which makes me happy!
Fine work behind your Tonka Toy lens MIB!!
Bravo!
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Simply stunning Greenie!
I know the challenges of getting a rare opportunity of a shot like this. I have several but on mine he is flying away not towards my lens.
The beauty is in the forward view, wing dip and the eye clarity and sharp focus.
Sa-wa-eeeeet!
White balance is handled well which makes me happy!
Fine work behind your Tonka Toy lens MIB!!
Bravo!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Lol, thank you Sange! The extra star is very nice for my toy lens, haha!
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Ha!! Tonka Rules!!!
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My dad worked for Tonka for several years when I was a kid, so I had a couple of Tonka trucks :)
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God is speaking to you Greenie!!
And I must correct you...you had several Tonka
VEHICLES!!!
HAHAHA HAHAHA! BOOM CHICKA BOOM!
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Hahahaha! You got me!
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=) and I am so keeping YOU! ;)
Comment from Lucas Sizov
Absolutely amazing photo! Excellent Composition, sharp focus, contrast natural colors. I have always loved reflections in the water. This image shows fabulous reflections of great blue heron in flight. I love how the wing cut the water! It is amazing! Very educational notes, as usual on your posts. Many reasonss for the highest raiting! Bravo, Grace!!!
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Absolutely amazing photo! Excellent Composition, sharp focus, contrast natural colors. I have always loved reflections in the water. This image shows fabulous reflections of great blue heron in flight. I love how the wing cut the water! It is amazing! Very educational notes, as usual on your posts. Many reasonss for the highest raiting! Bravo, Grace!!!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much Lucas! I'm glad you like the notes too :)
Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent capture, Grace, showing the graceful Great Blue Heron in flight with his wings touching the surface of the water making this interesting shape. Very good lighting and focus showing great detail. Lovely composition. Suzanne
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Excellent capture, Grace, showing the graceful Great Blue Heron in flight with his wings touching the surface of the water making this interesting shape. Very good lighting and focus showing great detail. Lovely composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much for your nice comments!
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You're very welcome!
Comment from alaskapat
Oh my goodness! What an incredible capture! Nice stop of the action! Well focused, the image is clear! Exposure is well controlled, colors and tones are natural, beautiful wing position! Beautiful perfect reflection! Well composed , shows good detail throughout! Well presented! The only thing wrong is that I don't have a six to award this ! Beautiful work!
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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Oh my goodness! What an incredible capture! Nice stop of the action! Well focused, the image is clear! Exposure is well controlled, colors and tones are natural, beautiful wing position! Beautiful perfect reflection! Well composed , shows good detail throughout! Well presented! The only thing wrong is that I don't have a six to award this ! Beautiful work!
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Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
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You are too nice :) Thank you very much!
Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot that is well composed around that great reflection. The detail in the bird is very nice and the colors are outstanding. I wonder how you set the white balance on this camera.
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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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A beautiful shot that is well composed around that great reflection. The detail in the bird is very nice and the colors are outstanding. I wonder how you set the white balance on this camera.
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Comment Written 03-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019
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Thank you Mike! I adjust the Kelvin in camera according to the time of day and weather. I'm not sure what you mean exactly. This was shot at around 6500. I could have gone in the 7000 range for more blue, but I liked the golden hour coloring. Is the question about how I determine the white balance or how to actually change it in this camera?