Green Heron: I noticed this Green Heron deep in the bush on his nest. I had been shooting birds in flight on MANUAL with my Sony 600mm f4 @f4, 1/3200 sec. iso 500 with a two stop down...

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Apr 28, 2024 06:59:11 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

I noticed this Green Heron deep in the bush on his nest. I had been shooting birds in flight on MANUAL with my Sony 600mm f4 @f4, 1/3200 sec. iso 500 with a two stop down on EV for white birds in flight.
A small shaft of light was on his eye so using the Sony I could see what my exposure was on the bird so I stopped down more using my iso for another stop until I saw the lighting I wanted and took the image.
I have my rear wheel set to iso, so I can quickly go up or down quickly and see how it effects the image while looking through the viewfinder.
Thanks for looking.

Apr 28, 2024 07:16:42 #

JimmyTB

Excellent portrait Bill. Knowledge of your craft and your equipment paid off. I probably would have been still fiddling with controls after the moment had passed. Kudos on a beautiful photo.

Apr 28, 2024 07:28:52 #

coolblues

billnikon wrote:

I noticed this Green Heron deep in the bush on his... (show quote)

Apr 28, 2024 08:00:37 #

Jerry G Loc: Waterford, Michigan and Florida

Very nice.

Apr 28, 2024 08:26:04 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

billnikon wrote:

I noticed this Green Heron deep in the bush on his... (show quote)

Fantastic image!! Bill

Apr 28, 2024 09:35:03 #

theaverlo Loc: Iowa

Awesome portrait!

Apr 28, 2024 09:38:13 #

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Great timing.

Apr 28, 2024 09:41:27 #

tcthome Loc: NJ

JimmyTB wrote:

Excellent portrait Bill. Knowledge of your craft and your equipment paid off. I probably would have been still fiddling with controls after the moment had passed. Kudos on a beautiful photo.

I'm in the same boat as you!

Apr 28, 2024 09:45:37 #

tcthome Loc: NJ

billnikon wrote:

I noticed this Green Heron deep in the bush on his... (show quote)

What a great capture & thanks for sharing the detailed shooting info. How do you change the aperture & shutter speed? Some u-tubers that teach & do workshops are using the control ring on the lens for iso. I guess it is what works for one & what one's memory muscle is programmed to! Thanks for any replies Bill.

Apr 28, 2024 10:07:20 #