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The Visitor

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

The Visitor

Uploaded: March 10, 2010 19:16:02 | Entered: November 25, 2019 08:21:49

Description

I was taking in the beautiful surroundings, when this AMAZING blue heron flew in for a landing. It was incredible!!!

Thanks for the great photography adventure Julianne. It was fun!

San Luis Rey Mission Garden
Oceanside, California
March 9, 2010

RAW / Tripod / - 1/3 EC / 300 mm
F 5.6 @ 1/160 sec ISO 200

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 10, 2010 0

Excellent lighting and capture of this Good-Looking GB Heron!! Jeff #1247078

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 10, 2010 0

Dianna Murphy

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Super clarity and light Donna.


Tess L. Yee

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Fab capture of this stately bird, Donna!


Thank you everyone! I appreciate your great comments!

Donna

#8445864

Daniella Puente March 10, 2010 0

Beautiful capture Donna! #8446060

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 10, 2010 0

How lucky to be there and have this fly in.....wonderful capture! #8446157

Julianne Bradford March 11, 2010 0

He knew you were waiting for him! What a dynamic capture Donna! Fantastic lighting and perfect timing! We have to do it again soon :-) #8446609

Nadia Paul March 11, 2010 0

Beautiful lighting and great detail Donna - wonderful capture! #8446633

Hal Bambrick March 11, 2010 0

Excellent Capture Donna!!!!. #8447957

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 11, 2010 0

Thanks again!!!

Donna #8448424

Dr Silly level-classic March 11, 2010 0

One of my favorite birds to shot. I believe my best photo ever is of one. This is a wonderful capture. :O) #8448435

Michelle D. Allen March 12, 2010 0

Way to go, Donna! This beautiful image is composed well and you've used the perfect DOF to make sure your subject is really the center of our attention. The bird's markings are perfect. Nice work!! #8451550

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 14, 2010 0

Spectacular colors, tones, detail, clarity, lighting, b/g, focus & dof here, Donna! Another beauty for sure! WTG! #8453747

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