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Little Blue Heron


Little Blue Heron
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Copyright: Richard Vincent (earthtraveler) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 455 W: 130 N: 972] (3519)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Blue Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-03 12:35
Viewed: 812
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea

It breeds from the Gulf states of the USA through Central America and the Caribbean south to Peru and Uruguay.
It is a resident breeder in most of its range, but some northern breeders migrate to the southeastern USA or beyond in winter.
There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range, as far as the border between the US and Canada.
The Little Blue Heron's breeding habitat is sub-tropical swamps. It nests in colonies, often with other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. 3-7 light blue eggs are laid.

This species is about 60 cm long, with a 102 cm wingspan, and weighs 325 g. It is a medium-large, long-legged, heron with a long pointed blue or greyish bill with a black tip.
Breeding adult birds have blue-grey plumage except for the head and neck, which are purplish and have long blue filamentous plumes. The legs and feet are dark blue. Sexes are similar.

Non-breeding adults have dark blue head and neck plumage and paler legs. Young birds are all white except for dark wing tips and have yellowish legs. They gradually acquire blue plumage as they mature.

The Little Blue Heron stalks its prey methodically in shallow water, often running as it does so. It eats fish, crustaceans and insects

Source; Wikipedia

Aperture Priority
ISO 100
F-Stop 7.1
Exp. 1/400 sec.
Lens 420mm equivalent
Hand held

Thanks for taking a look and sharing your thoughts.
Richard

nglen, claudine, Luis52, eqshannon, rcrick, yedidia, Patleboss, marhowie, Adanac, Necipp, MMM, Argus, PaulH, Alex99 has marked this note useful
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5540] (20950)
  • [2008-01-03 12:37]

Hi Richard. A good close up of the Heron showing good detail and colours. A nice pose in the water . well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Good shot of the heron.

grtz Gert

Hi Richard,
This is a nice bird who camouflages itself perfectly with its environment. Composition and exposure are superb with good choice of shutter speed that let us admire nice movements in the water. Thanks,
Claudine

I sport of wish you could post the entire picture...not because it is bad..but becuase I would love to play with it...and am not sure why...also not because there is anything wrong...could you post the larger whole shot and let me play? I love to learn workshop...It is my final goal to acheive...

Other than that nonsense..you sure have the bird spot on...it looks as though not sure what to do...go in further or just sit still or be scared of.....it seems to be saying it doesn't know how to swim...or perhaps where are all tech fish I heard about..it looks confused..whatever..it is the post which captures...and tech eyes...very nice..
Bob

hello richard,
nice capture of the littele blue heron, the waves of the ocean adds to the look of the shot, lovely natural colours, well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 42 N: 1150] (3720)
  • [2008-01-03 22:28]

Hi Richard.
Very nice image and well framed, exposure is perfect and I love the POV excellent timing on the water looks a little rough, all the best Cheers Rick :)

Hello Richard,
Excellent shot. A beautiful posture of the noble Heron and colors integration as well.
Well done,
Yedidia

Hello Richard,
what a splendid bird, very well photographed with beautifull colors and great focus, I like the moove of water and the perfect composition,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-01-04 6:54]

Hi Richard. Very nice pose of this large Heron.
Great colors and BG. The sea makes this a better image.
Luis52.

Hello Richard,
Fantastic clear colours and great sharpness. Superb composition and low POV.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Richard,
Great job on this beautiful composition indeed!
good size for the closeness to enjoy in perfect sharpness, beautiful colouration and details to enjoy!
The waves add a lot of bonus towards the whole composition
perfectly done
Tony

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-01-05 0:41]

Hi Richard,
Just marking this wonderful post for now and will be back with a proper critique later.
Regards.
Sumon

Great detail, color, and light Richard, it's well composed..I like your POV, and the gentle frothy surf BG too :)
Howard

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-05 16:31]

Hello Richard

A beautiful moment captured,it looks like a painting.
The heron is standing like a statue,and the colours and details are excellent.
I really like how the surf appears in the BG.
Wonderful eye detail and colour.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 1 N: 4139] (13914)
  • [2008-01-05 18:28]

Hi Richard,
This is a superb composition with beautiful colors, details and subject. Your camera work is excellent all the way around Richard, thanks.
Rick

Hi Richard,
A very nice capture of this Blue Heron against the surf. Beautiful colors and framing.
Regards
Dinkar

Hello Richard an excellent sharp catch with good angle on the heron, beautifully composed tfs rgds Necip.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6922)
  • [2008-01-06 13:52]

Bonjour Vincent
Excellente présentation d'un specimen que je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de voir.Belle composition et image bien en focus.
Merci Michel

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2008-01-07 17:48]

Bonsoir Richard,

Cet oiseau est très joli et les couleurs sont très bien exposé.
Merci pour le partage.
Joseph

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2606 W: 133 N: 7480] (23317)
  • [2008-01-08 1:25]

Hello Richard,
This is an excellent capture of the Little Blue Heron in a beautifully composed shot with good sharpness and lighting. The foamy sea BG is a good positive feature.
Well done and thanks for sharing this one,
Ivan

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 26 N: 2998] (10820)
  • [2008-01-08 1:30]

Hi Richard,
i love the sea as a backdrop in this, great composition and lovely 'marine' colours throughout!
Well done, good work.
Paul

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3040 W: 148 N: 4529] (14629)
  • [2008-01-08 7:16]

Hi Richard.
I am amazed with your excellent shot. You managed to create a true 3D-image. The transparency of the image is stunning. Terrific DOF and details. Great exposure parameters and reflection of the water waves. POV and composition are spot on too. Bravo. Perfect job.
Alexei.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2465 W: 168 N: 7448] (23526)
  • [2008-01-17 1:12]

Hello Richard,
This Heron is such a beautiful bird and your capture is brilliant! I like its pose by the edge of the water and the surrounding swell. I like Bob's workshop too as this is how you tend to see them, a bit further away, but your details are very sharp and the colours so beautiful. Well done!
Many thanks, Ulla

Hello Richard,

I personally didn't see a lot of pictures of Heron near the ocean... It is one of the reason I like so much your picture! The other are the perfect POV, the natural colors, and the beautiful bird!

TFS,

Michel

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