Great Egret

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

This shot is taken in December 2007
In Greece South Europe

Canon 40 D Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM 1.4x TC
1/1600 f 6.3 iso 200

Comments Welcome!:)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and high key presentation. I'm wondering whether a frame might help since the BG is white as well.

[David Fletcher]

Like the high key effect Manos. Dave

[Lance Warley]

Ditto on the high key...very dramatic.

[Gautam Biswas]

Very nice image, jsut for my inforamtion, was the BG as a result of post processing or natural, if so how did you achieve it.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

First thanks for the kind comments
The BG is natural,the shot is taken RAW and i open the exposure +2,5 stop
My BG is the same as monitor and we can not see the limits of image!
Sorry for my english!!!

[Bill McCrystyn]

I'm curious, what EFL was this taken at? Was this handheld or tripoded?

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Hi Bill
It`s handheld and early morning back light!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Another shot in the same time!
Which you prefer?

[Bill McCrystyn]

Not a bad hold for 1120mm. You just settled a bet. Thanks.

[BillPelzmann]

Great job handholding that combo !

I like both, but #1 probably has the edge.
Maybe having the beak partially hidden by the wing in #2 is what makes the difference for me ?

[Caroline Darmo]

Very pretty & artistic, a subtle frame might enhance this even more.

[Vincent Grafhorst]

I like them both Manos! Great high-key effect combined with fantastic poses, well done!

By the way I don't really understand why some regard handholding this combo as an achievement at 1/1600 sec!? It can even be done at lower SS...