Grey Heron

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Grey Heron
Photo Information
Copyright: Marcin Pakulski (marcin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 0 N: 147] (1297)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-10
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herons [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-13 16:52
Viewed: 421
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Polish]
It is a large bird, standing 90-100 cm tall, with a 175-195 cm wingspan and a weight of 1-2 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest, while immatures have a dull grey head. It has a powerful pinkish-yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. It has a slow flight, with its long neck retracted (S-shaped). This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks.
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Hello Marcin
Very nice shot of this Grey Heron,
They are here also in Bangalore,
Great details and lighting,
Perfect composition,DOF and sharpbess,
Welldone, TFS

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 757 W: 11 N: 1321] (4297)
  • [2007-05-13 17:05]

Hi Marcin,

Very good capture of the Heron, I really like the pose and the POV is superb too, the detail is lovely and sharp with perfect colours and a excellent BG.

TFS Hilary :o)

Well photographed, Marcin.
Very moody through this dark greenish fore- and background colours; well isloated through the shallow depth of field as well...
TFS
Annick

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  • trinko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 611 W: 83 N: 324] (4310)
  • [2007-05-13 17:17]

great focus nice colors good DOF

Marcin,

this is a really great shot. The head detail is so sharp and clear.

Beautiful.

Gary

Bonjour Marcin
C'est une belle prise de vue en portrait de ce héron. Belle présentation, les couleurs et les détails sont jolis.
Merci et au revoir....JP

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1140 W: 15 N: 2045] (12106)
  • [2007-05-14 8:11]

Hello Marcin the details are superb the light is wonderfull a great shot! rgds Necip.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 0 N: 1284] (5938)
  • [2007-05-14 10:06]

Hi Marcin
Very nice picture of that Heron.Sharp image with nice catchlight in the eye.Good POV and nicee BG.
TFS Michel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2801 W: 149 N: 4029] (13003)
  • [2007-05-14 11:09]

Hi Marcin.
You managed to create an excellent at highest range picture. Terrific reproduction of all details of this beautiful bird: illumination, crisp sharpness, exactness and clearness of the colours are simply outstanding. BG is so beautiful and reproduced nicely. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

Nice flat lighting here Marcin helps keep the tones in control. Like the arrangement in the frame too...looks like the heron is alerted. Best, Brat.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1703 W: 5 N: 2087] (11404)
  • [2007-06-12 7:13]

Superbe photo,les détails du plumage sont parfaits et la composition très jolie.
Merci!
joseph

Bardzo udana fotka, tym bardziej, ¿e tego ptaka naprawdê trudno podej¶æ.
Dobra ostro¶æ, piêkne piórka.
Gratulacje.

Cześć Marcinie!

Pięknie ustrzeliłeś tę czaplę. Na Pomorzu jest ich także wiele ale są bardzo czujne. Wspaniale prezentuje się w tej zieleni. Świetnie dobrałeś parametry ekspozycji i nie prześwietliłeś szyi, co mi się czasem zdarza fotografując tego ptaka.

Pozdrawiam
Jacek

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