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Under The Radar

© Dick Jenkins

<b>Under The Radar</b>

Uploaded: March 10, 2008

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Here at the Venice Rookery we see a great Blue heron soaring just above the water on his way to shore to gather nesting materials.

f/8.0, 1/500, ISO:400, FL:250mm, Canon 70-300mm IS telephoto
The Venice Rookery, Venice, Florida, February 13, 2008

Photo has been reworked and resubmitted.


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 250.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Jason S. Mooney March 10, 2008 0

Excellent Shot :) #874230

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 10, 2008 0

This is beautiful, Dick.


Dominick #5621559

Kristy A. Keene March 10, 2008 0

Wonderful Capture! #5621568

Brinn MacDougall March 10, 2008 0

Beautiful image, Dick! #5621569

Tiia Vissak March 10, 2008 0

great clarity, reflections & timing! #5621635

Dwayne R. Johnson March 10, 2008 0

Beautiful! Well done, Dick! #5621740

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 10, 2008 0

Excellent work Dick! Jeff #5621853

Dick Jenkins March 10, 2008 0

Thank you all for your comments. The picture (besides this one) that I was trying to capture is very similar. As this bird (GBH)flies toward the far shoreline to gather sticks he doesn't flap a wing. At one point very close to shore he prepares himself for a landing and in the process his feet will skim along the water for a brief moment. That would be a great photograph and I hope to share one with you one of these days. It will most likely happen next year as most of the nest building has been completed this mating season. At least where I hang out. #5623397

Dick Jenkins March 10, 2008 0

Thank you all for your comments. The picture (besides this one) that I was trying to capture is very similar. As this bird (GBH)flies toward the far shoreline to gather sticks he doesn't flap a wing. At one point very close to shore he prepares himself for a landing and in the process his feet will skim along the water for a brief moment. That would be a great photograph and I hope to share one with you one of these days. It will most likely happen next year as most of the nest building has been completed this mating season. At least where I hang out. #5623398

Denny E. Barnes level-classic March 11, 2008 0

Excellent capture, Dick. Beautiful color, clarity and comp. Very well done!!!
Denny #5623467

Robert G. Stalnaker March 11, 2008 0

Dick, B.I.F. (birds in flight) is my top interest in photography and it is very challenging. This is an excellent BIFGBH!!!

:)

I read your BIO and hope to see a lot more of your work in the future. Keep us updated with those takeoffs and landings! #5624292

Matt Quaid March 11, 2008 0

wonderful shot Dick, you put a lot of work into getting this and it shows #5624503

Derek D. Dafoe June 13, 2008 0

Another great capture Dick!! Checked out your gallery, nice stuff!! and great Heron series!! #6055553

Susie Peek-Swint March 12, 2010 0

Fantastic timing and capture Dick .. your site has so many beautiful wildlife shots ~ a pleasure to view! #8450538

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