The Flying Bullet

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Captured this image of the green heron at Wako last week. They have always been a challenge and needless to say I was thrilled to finally capture this character !!

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 320
1/800, F5.6


all commenta are much appreciated. Thanks !

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great topside view, exposure control and details. I like this a lot!

[Rod Wiley]

Very nice DOF and color, you might try running a curves adjustment to pull out a little more detail in the feathers on the side of his head and neck. Nice capture for sure I don't think I've ever caught one in flight.

[Maxis Gamez]

Not an easy subject to photograph in flight. Excellent exposure control, details and sharpens. Excellent work Judy!

[Fabs Forns]

Congratulations, Judy, not easy to do :)

[Sid Garige]

Full wing spread. Thats something. Very well done Judy.

[Caroline Darmo]

Nice & sharp, great pose and I love those orange feet!

[Bonnie Block]

WooHoo! What can I say? Great !

[David Steele]

The Queen of Flight does it again. Have you done any books Judy?

[Del Cockroft]

This is a magnificent capture and so unusual getting the bird topside. Super composition and detail. You have a great skill.

[Greg Forcey]

Great capture Judy. The sharpness and soft light make the image what it is.

[Grace Scalzo]

Beautiful...love the sharp eye and the top side look. Even the silvery water is a perfect canvas for this flyer.

[Terry Olmsted]

Amazing capture, Judy. In-flight images are so difficult and then to get the sharpness with that wonderful background - Wow.. You are a master!

[Jody Melanson]

Beautiful job in this Judy Lynn! My only nit would be if the water was a nicer colour, but not much you could have done about that. :)

[Arsdel Fluesmeier]

This is a great capture showing the full wing and lots of detail.

[Richard Stern]

Hi,

As a newbie here, is this the right place to ask a question? If not, please forgive me and point me to the right place. I see you used a D300 for this image - what auto-focus settings did you use, and what would you recommend for sharp flight shots (AF-C or S, how many focus points, 3D tracking on or off, etc.?).

Thank you,

Richard

[Brian Wong]

Welcome Richard!

I'm sure Judy Lynn will give you all the details. This is a great place for all to learn ... so this is the right place! If you can't wait, here is also a thread that gives some great tips on how he does BIF (bird in flight):
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php?t=1949