Grey Heron

[Katie Rupp]

While visiting London last year, with no bird phototgrapy on the itinerary and no long lenses, we walked through St. James Park and I couldn't resist this beautiful bird who came close enough for my 24-105mm. C&C encouraged and most appreciated.

Canon 40D, f4, 1/640; ISO 400; 24-105L @105mm

[Dan Herman]

Nice shot. Sharp, good detail, and background is great too. It pays to be close to your subject.

[Markus Jais]

Great shot. I like the curved neck. Great sharpness and detail.
It must be great to be able to photograph Grey Herons with a 24-105.
Very often they are so shy, that even a 4/500 + 1.4x from a car won't do!

Markus

[arash_hazeghi]

Nice Katie, lucky to be close with 24-105!!! like the details, would run another round of NR on BG.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Katie!
Very nice to see that those London herons gave you a friendly welcome...:D
Beautiful composition and feather detail.
Best regards,
Nicki

[Kristin Brown]

Katie,
Lovely feather detail and lighting. What's not to like??? ;)