Green Heron

[James Salywoda]

Green Heron

Huntington Beach, California

Taken a month ago I was happy when this Heron decided to pop up and perch right in front of me
posing for some shots before it flew away..... Off to Nikon today to pick up my D300 and 600mm
I had focusing issues with the D300 and also had the techs look over the lens:(

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4

1/500 F8 ISO 400

Thanks For looking
Jim

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light, details and BG. The only thing I wouldn't miss is the branch in the FG covering part of the feet.

[Robert O'Toole]

One of my old local spots! Was this Bolsa?

Really like the light and the bright orange legs but I have to agree with Axel about the feet. Good image no matter. Really like the soft blue BG!

Good work Jim.

Robert

[James Salywoda]

[quote=Robert O'Toole;86665] One of my old local spots! Was this Bolsa?

Thanks Robert for the comment. Yes this shot was taken at Bolsa :)

This place has changed alot in the past couple of years with the restoration of the Wetlands with the Tidal flow
coming from the Pacific Ocean . Also the muted flow at the lower Mesa all for the better....;)

Cheers,
Jim

[Juan Aragonés]

Great light here James and nice BG. Classic pose of this species and great eye contact. Agree with Axel about the perch. Sorry to hear about your problems with the gear :(

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice composition,
I like the colors of the subject and the nice soft blue on the background. Great details and good eye contact.:D

[Freddy Franzella]

Awesome James! great detail and the lighting is superb!well done!