Photographed at Rietvlei - NR in Pretoria South Africa
Canon 450D
EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Exposure time: 1/320
Aperture: 7.1
ISO 200
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Photographed at Rietvlei - NR in Pretoria South Africa
Canon 450D
EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Exposure time: 1/320
Aperture: 7.1
ISO 200
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looks good, interesting spot to stand and fish(?) I would tone down the highlights a bit. TFS
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Interesting composition and good eye contact, the moving water gives it a great painterly mood. I agree with Arash on toning down the highlights a tad. Maybe a little more room at the top?
Hey Nico, if its the bridge Im thinking of, Ive never seen a green heron there. Just a couple of yellow bills floating at the back. Super pose, and I like how you have included the rushing water. I do agree to add a tad to the top too. AR sat morning???
Loved the rushing water and the sharpness. Would have been a much better shot if the bird had been looking down into the waterfall. A square crop with room added on top will improve it IMO.
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Yes he was fishing there and i agree on the highlight adjustment. Stu he is a regular there at the bridge, its has been a while think we must make a turn at AR, will give you a pm ;)
Last edited by Nico Steenberg; 07-29-2010 at 02:53 PM.
A nicely designed image. Ditto the above. Next time you have this situation try some at 1/60 and even 1/30 if the bird stays for some really cool blurred water. I like the alert pose.
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I'm in love with the habitat as presented, very original and the alert pose of the bird helps create a very attractive image, well exposed and sharp. Congrats!
Beautiful and unique, well shot! I like the composition as is.
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