Major Construction

[Michael Rosenbaum]

Great Blue Heron building a nest--Boynton Beach, FL
January 11, 2008 -- 9:00 a.m.
Canon 40D, 500mm lens, 1/1600, F8, ISO200, -2/3, HH

[Arthur Morris]

Aside from the bird flying slightly away from your position, this is well done. A SH/H ADJ would open up the underwing shadows on the far wing.

later and love, artie

[Linda Robbins]

That is a nice piece of "lumber" the bird is carrying! Nice capture of a takeoff with those tucked feet. Nicely captured.
Artie's advice to do a S/H adjustment will make it even better.

[Maxis Gamez]

This is a very nice action image. I would like to see more detail in both wings but you did very well with the exposure.

[Jim Poor]

GBHs in general frustrate me to no end since they are, IMO, hard to make look good. This one is interesting though thanks to the stick he's carrying. I also like the included branches on the right. They add more interest than pure blue sky BG.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Excellent timing Michael and wonderful action that tells a great story. The big stick is a real bonus and Artie mentioned about the S/H. Beautiful work Michael !!

[Lance Warley]

Beautiful, Michael.

I'm definitely getting to Lox next weekend. GC was extremely quiet today. Your Lox hawk and heron shots are sweet.