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Long reach for a small heron . . . !
Jul 27, 2018 07:54:27   #
warrenvon Loc: Ellicott City, MD
 
I've been following this green heron for several weeks. He has been very cooperative. His nest is nearby and has fledged at least two young.
BTW, he was after some sort of bug this time. he captured and ate a huge bullfrog the day before!


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Jul 27, 2018 07:59:20   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Extreme concentration, totally applying himself to the task at hand. I'd hire him in a minute Terrific "decisive moment" shot!

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Jul 27, 2018 08:02:00   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
warrenvon wrote:
I've been following this green heron for several weeks. He has been very cooperative. His nest is nearby and has fledged at least two young.
BTW, he was after some sort of bug this time. he captured and ate a huge bullfrog the day before!


Lovely catch.

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Jul 27, 2018 08:02:31   #
grandpaw
 
Nice capture! This is one of my favorite birds to photograph.. Grandpaw

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Jul 27, 2018 08:22:19   #
tommy2 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
 
Fantastic feather detail! (Auto or manual focus?)

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Jul 27, 2018 09:02:49   #
warrenvon Loc: Ellicott City, MD
 
I use manual for exposure but continuous AF set at single point. Though I will use 3D when the scene allows for good separation of the subject. This particular pond is full of duckweed and provides perfect conditions for the use of 3D AF.

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Jul 27, 2018 09:03:58   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Excellent composition.

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Jul 27, 2018 09:05:01   #
warrenvon Loc: Ellicott City, MD
 
Thanks to all for your comments.
I'll locate and post the GH and bullfrog series later on today.

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Jul 27, 2018 09:37:07   #
tommy2 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
 
warrenvon wrote:
...perfect conditions for the use of 3D AF.


Here we go again - learning something very important from a post on this site!

The lens I purchased the other day mostly for the f2/8 capability has that feature but I didn't have a clue what it does. (Read about it in the manual but had to google your comment for a better explanation.)

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Jul 28, 2018 13:37:34   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good shot Warren.

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Jul 28, 2018 17:50:56   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Good focus and capture that tells a story.

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Jul 28, 2018 17:58:12   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
First class work, Warren!

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Jul 29, 2018 00:13:50   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
S-t-r-e-t-c-h! Good shot, Warren~

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Jul 29, 2018 08:41:04   #
tommy2 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
 
warrenvon wrote:
...perfect conditions for the use of 3D AF.


Still learning...There seems to be a different sort of learning curve using this lens feature. It's interesting how many times I've checked the battery power because the image doesn't freeze while pushing the cable release half way when setting up the shot.

Yeah, yeah, some old dogs take a while to learn a new trick.

So far all is well though, it does work.

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Jul 29, 2018 21:22:01   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Excellent download!

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