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ChadinStPete
Sep-22-2007, 11:50 AM
This was the most confident green heron I have ever met. It really wasnt bothered by me at all it just went about its business as I sat with it in a willow tree while it hunted. All of these shots were taken in about an hour or so, the light was harsh, the brush was dense, and my IS was accidently shut off but I really like how some of shots turned out.

enjoy!

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Maestro
Sep-22-2007, 01:57 PM
Congrats on getting this little greenie. They are known to be very skittish. Number 2 turned out exceptionally well with great light and detail. :thumb
PrescottPhotog
Sep-22-2007, 02:11 PM
This was the most confident green heron I have ever met.

Hi Chad, Great shots, especially #2. I also like the look as it grabs the insect " Lunch Time" ..:clap
Shasoc
Sep-22-2007, 02:45 PM
Very nice shot. 3, and 4 are my favorites.
Ric Grupe
Sep-22-2007, 04:05 PM
I don't think number one is too shabby either! :thumb
Harryb
Sep-23-2007, 01:19 AM
Good set, its not the norm to get one so willing to pose.
ChadinStPete
Sep-23-2007, 04:28 AM
thanks, glad you like them. I know there not the best lit or they dont have the best bkgrds but it was such a cool experience and a beautiful heron that I wanted to share. All these shots are full frame (except the top one I trimmed about 10% from the sides) taken with a canon 300 f/4 L IS +1.4X is case anyone is wondering.

thanks,
chad
raptorcaptor
Sep-23-2007, 10:34 AM
Nic set Chad!
dbaker1221
Sep-23-2007, 12:07 PM
congrats on that!!! awesome set!!
Ric Grupe
Sep-23-2007, 12:49 PM
No substitute for getting close!

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kdog
Sep-23-2007, 12:55 PM
Nice shots! Nothing like getting up close and personal with a colorful bird.

-joel
ChadinStPete
Sep-26-2007, 01:27 PM
Went back to try again, I think I got him this time!

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Ric Grupe
Sep-26-2007, 01:34 PM
He ought to be able to swallow that one! :barb

Very nice. :thumb
JLGould
Sep-26-2007, 02:17 PM
They are all beautiful work and I am GREEN with envy! Can't tell you how hard I've tried to shoot these guys...one of these days... ;)
Giphsub
Sep-26-2007, 04:31 PM
He ought to be able to swallow that one! :barb

Very nice. :thumb

:rofl Get ready to administer the Heimlich though, just in case...