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Grey heron in-flight


Grey heron in-flight
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Copyright: Gabi Klemm (klemmg) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-09
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-10-10 1:45
Viewed: 1398
Points: 28
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Grey heron in-flight

A fairly common bird, but a premiere for me nonetheless: My first decent in-flight!

Grey heron – Ardea cinerea – Graureiher - Héron cendré

En. Grey Heron, Da. Fiskehejre, Du. Blauwe Reiger, Fi. Harmaahaikara, Fr. Héron cendré, Ge. Fischreiher, It. Airone cenerino, No. Gråhegre, Sp. Garza real, Sw. Gråhäger

http://www.birdguides.com

Its huge size, pale grey plumage and distinctive shape distinguish it from all other birds. The adult is whiter on the neck than the juvenile and has longer black tufts hanging down its nape.

Breeds in woodlands and plantations usually near rivers and estuaries. Winters along rivers, estuaries, lakes and marshes.

A widely distributed and fairly common resident.
Widespread throughout much of Europe.

The British population is estimated at 10 300 pairs, with 3 650 pairs in Ireland. As many as 30 000 birds are present over winter.

The European population is at least 117,000-128,000 pairs. Russian population 20000-25000 Turkish population 2000-5000
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Excellent shot!
Great timing, very good detail.
TFS!

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2005-10-10 2:04]

Wow, Gabi... That is fantastic!!!
The details are so sharp and the POV is wonderful.
Superb in-flight shot! All the more impressive as it is your first one.
TFS. : )

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-10-10 2:52]

Hello Gabi!
Wonderful in flight capture.DOF,POV,colors,framing,lighting,details and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Hi Gabi, you captured this heron beautifully. Shots like this are very difficult. The only thing I think could be improved is the color of the sky. A nice shade of blue would look better than the dull gray. The sky where I live is about the same color unless I go to higher elevations to get above the smog. I did a workshop to show you what it would look like with an adjustment of the sky color. I hope you find it helpful. TFS!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3452 W: 144 N: 5895] (17468)
  • [2005-10-10 3:35]

Congratulations Gabi on this excellent shot. Sharp and clear, and this isn't an easy thing to do. Very good, thank you.

Hi Gabi,
Very good shot in flight !!
Very well captured, The light on the body of this heron is beautiful.
TFS
Nico

Nice in flight capture. Good sharpness.
Well done.
TFS.

Hi Gabi,
how have you managed this wonderful shot?
A flying bird with this excellent sharpness, that's spectacular, congratulations.
Very well done, thanks and bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Excellent shot Gabi! I like it. Great colours and excellent sharpness. Great POV, a great composition.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2005-10-11 21:19]

Superbe prise nature et bravo pour le bel éclairage.

Félicitations !!

Wonderful action shot Gabi! The pose of the heron is great. Colors, POV and sharpness are excellent. TFS!

Hi Gabi, great in-flight capture with good detail and exposure. TFS Well done.

This is very nice, Gabi. Well presented and composed. I believe the underwing is a bit "smoothed" and you lost some texture, it could be from noise removal?

I did a WS just to show how one could get the sky to pop out. I hope you like it.

Fantastic picture of this bird in flight. These shots are never easy!

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Jan-Hendrik

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