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    40D. 400 f5.6L at f/7.1.iso 320. 1/400s. exp. comp. +1 1/3 over evulative metering. overcast conditions.

    I saw this greenie going for the kill. I dropped down at the spot where I was but before I could get my gear in position, he had already caught the fish. I got this and the gulp-down.

    I realised that distracting OOF vegetation in the LRC, moved to my left, turned on fill-flash and made a few shots that I had posted earlier. for new folks, here they are:

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    I wished he would strike again but the fishes got smarter I guess :-)

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    Seems like you were in the water Kaus - great perspective here. Good DOF, and I like the detail and colours. I also like the surrounding Duckweed. This seems like you were pretty close. Great capture.

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    Nice intimate view of this hunter you got...love the low angle perspective. Exposure and details look spot on. Only that OOF thing in LRC is a pity (I'm sure you would have moved even further left if you could), but overall real nice!

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    Another nice one Kaustubh. Killer low angle perspective... excellent details and exposure.

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    killer shot in more ways than literally ;)
    love the low angle, crisp details and action here
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    Great action shot, details, exposure and low angle. I particularly like the way the bird is located within the green band of the background.

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    I love the salad and the fish. Sharp with a perfect EXP. The angle of the head--pretty much square to the camera--is acceptable but it looks as if the bird's head is rotated slightly away from us..... I also like the low perspective and the visible foot.
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    What a great image. The low angle, sharpness and composition make this a winner. Though I think that the exposure could be a bit brighter...

    More importantly, I can't see an image of a Green Heron or scum covered pond - or encounter one in real -and not think of the late Dave Philipps. He and his images are sorely missed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joerg Rockenberger View Post
    What a great image. The low angle, sharpness and composition make this a winner. Though I think that the exposure could be a bit brighter...

    More importantly, I can't see an image of a Green Heron or scum covered pond - or encounter one in real -and not think of the late Dave Philipps. He and his images are sorely missed.

    JR
    Thx Joerg. I agree that the exposure could be a bit brighter. colors probably can go a little warm too, I think. And yes, on missing Dave Phillips.

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    Awesome Shot! Nice posture captured by the Heron as it prepares to eat its snack your angle on the shot was perfect.

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    Kaustubh, Beautiful sharp details and I like the pose and the catch! Well done.:)

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    Great angle and OOF background! Posture also really nice, not mention the fish:)

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