Strollin'

© Ken Smith

Strollin'

Uploaded: May 31, 2011

Description

Great Blue Heron on Okaloosa Island, near Ft Walton Beach, Florida, just before sunset. I had a business trip in the area for nearly two weeks and had the opportunity to photograph the local area.

Special thanks to Kathy Cline. I met her for the first time and she took us to this spot, which is on the eastern most portion of Okaloosa Island, right before you cross over the bridge to Destin, FL. She's definitely got the art of bird watching/photographing down to a science!!

F6.3, 1/320th sec, ISO 800, 400mm zoom


Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic May 31, 2011

Two more heron shots. #1381441

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 31, 2011

Beautiful Ken! Why doesn't my work take me to cool places? I saw a gbh once (in Fla.) following a fisherman on the beach, waiting for handouts, it was just like a dog. #9436689

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 31, 2011

It seems she took you to the right spot! Amazing how they don't fly off like ours do. I can't get anywhere near close enough to get a shot like this. I think they have eyes in the back of their heads! #9436696

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe May 31, 2011

All the shots are beautiful Ken ... now that's a good business trip! #9436712

Marilyn Cornwell May 31, 2011

Beautiful images, Ken! Gorgeous! #9436715

Anita Hogue May 31, 2011

A gorgeous shot of this Great Blue, Ken! #9436726

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 31, 2011

This one caught my eye right away in your set Ken. I'll have to explore Ft. Walton more! Just beautiful! #9436762

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 31, 2011

All three captures are excellent. Beautifully done and great titles. #9436784

Jeana Clark May 31, 2011


My work doesn't take me to cool places either... :o(
These are fabulos captures Ken!!!
A beautiful location for sure!!

~J~ #9436955

Michael Frazier level-classic May 31, 2011

Nice shots Ken. I really like #2. I guess I need to go for a stroll on the beach. Lol #9437134

Darren K. Fisher May 31, 2011

Those are some great captures Ken. #9437250

Renee Doyle May 31, 2011

All are fabulous captures Ken!!! Wonderful lighting and the water looks so nice - did you go for a dip :-) #9437282

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 31, 2011

Great captures!! Must be nice to have those business trips!! :) #9437378

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 31, 2011

Magnificent captures, Ken! I love these birds! :-) k #9437629

David Phalen May 31, 2011

Fantastic light, colors and details in an outstanding animal capture!! #9437661

Carol Eade level-addict May 31, 2011

All are beautiful images, Ken! #9437752

Tarun Bose May 31, 2011

Excellent capture, Ken. Lovely lighting. #9437789

Debra R. Harder June 01, 2011

This is awesome, Ken! The clarity and details of the heron is amazing. Excellent composition and DOF too. Beautiful!! jsb #9438799

Karen Celella June 02, 2011

Beautiful light to illuminate the lovely herons, Ken. #9440782

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 02, 2011

All outstanding image Ken! I love lighting and clarity. Beautiful work!!

Kathy is a joy to shoot with, I'm so glad you two met!! #9440864

Kathy Cline June 05, 2011

OH KEN
What wonderful shots of this guy. We had such a great shoot and I love all your Ft. Walton shots including the landscapes with that fish eye. All amazing. Sure hope we can meet up again one day. #9445254

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 11, 2011

I love the lighting on it, Ken. This is beautifully composed and captured!!!

UB. #9797346

Tammy Espino December 14, 2011

Congrats again Ken on another great finalist! #9865270

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 14, 2011

Beautiful capture of this elegant bird; congratulations! #9866522

Mary Timman December 14, 2011

Congratulations again Ken. #9866973

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 14, 2011

it's a beauty Ken.... congratulations!!! #9867552

Graeme yew Chow December 14, 2011

Big congratulations! Ken. Beautiful . #9867589

Renee Doyle December 14, 2011

Wonderful capture and finalist Ken!! Congratulations! #9867647

Sharon Day December 15, 2011

Gorgeous heron shot, Ken!! Congratulations! #9868106

Karen Celella December 15, 2011

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Ken. #9868859

Eivor Kuchta December 15, 2011

What a beautiful light! Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #9868962

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 15, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Ken on this wonderful finalist!!! <>< #9869257

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 15, 2011

AMAZING! Looks great on the wonderful calendar also! (Thanks!) Best of luck on this stunning finalist! #9869350

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 15, 2011

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Ken, you are having a great month! And very well deserved..

jo ann c.



#9870061

Carol Eade level-addict December 15, 2011

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Ken! #9870224

Danny B. Head December 16, 2011

I have these guys in my backyard every day, but the waves in your backgroaund certainly make this image a standout! Congrats, Ken! #9870649

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic December 16, 2011

Gorgeous Finalist Ken! Congrats!!!! (I'm just over the hill from Danny - so when these big guys finish their fishing there, they come over to my backyard to find more!) #9870937

Merna L. Nobile December 16, 2011

What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
Merna Nobile
#9872141

Kathy Cline December 17, 2011

OMG I feel special and Im so excited your blue heron won an award Ken.
YEA!!!!!!!!
Congratulations and

glitter-graphics.com #9873693

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 30, 2011

Absolutely incredible Ken, congratulations. Your gallery is looking AMAZING!! I am a HUGE fan!!

Happy New Year!!! #9894174

Cindy Koller October 23, 2015

congratz. I've never seen them at the beach in S. Cal, only wetlands. Perhaps because the water of Pacific is too cold for them. #11390289

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