Little Blue Heron, non-breeding adult
Uploaded: March 03, 2011
1/1000s @ f/4.0, ISO 200, Nikkor 70-200mm @ 200mm. (Animals)
As distinguished from the breeding adult birds, which have blue-grey plumage with purplish head and neck and dark blue legs and feet, the non-breeding adults have dark blue head and neck plumage and paler legs. The Little Blue Heron stalks its prey methodically in shallow water, often running as it does so. It eats fish, frogs crustaceans, small rodents and insects. They often mingle with Snowy Egrets. Although I was careful to keep a respectable distance, his little fellow was watching me closely.
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D100
Kathy Salerni March 03, 2011
Beautiful work, Rona! Love the color, details, pose and blurred BG! Your description is very interesting! #1357896Michelle Alton March 04, 2011
Superb execution and presentation, Rona. #9272752Leslie McLain March 04, 2011
Terrific capture and details, Rona. #9272828Terry Cervi March 04, 2011
He sure did have his eye on you, Rona! This is a beautiful shot with wonderful color and detail! #9273045Monnie Ryan March 04, 2011
Fabulous detail, Rona - love the little claws sticking out! #9273131Patrick Rouzes March 04, 2011
Superb clarity, tones, textures, sheen, lighting, focus, dof & pose captured here, Rona! Exceptional image & work ,as always, my friend!Ellen Hodges March 06, 2011
Absolutely fantastic detail and awesome expression, Rona!! #9276144Carol L. Fowler March 06, 2011
Beautiful capture- love the colors and the nonchalant pose #9276538Rony Sagy March 06, 2011
Fantastic capture, Rona. #9276877Rona L. Schwarz March 09, 2011
Thank you all very much for these great comments! Took this a while back during my first trip to Ding-Darling - would love to go back! #9282724Bill Houghton March 10, 2011
Rona, this is just a beautiful shot of the heron. Nice job. Have a great weekend, BillIf you have time, check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography
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