Blue Heron in Flight

[zulu42]

I have been a slow learner with this lens! I know I don't have the best gear for wildlife, but I want to get the best out of my gear. When I reach the point where the gear is the limitation, not the shooter, I will be happy. Getting closer!

Nikon D5100 w 70-300 4.5-5.6 G ED. Shutter priority mode with EC +1.7

300mm ISO640 f/5.6 1/1600

300mm ISO640 f/5.6 1/1600

300mm ISO640 f/6.3 1/1600

 

[BrentC]

Good captures. Like the first one with mountains in the background. Last one is nice too but crop out most of the bottom, a lot of empty space that doesn't add to the image.

 

[zombiesniper]

Agree. The background makes number one a winner.

 

[zulu42]

Thanks Brent I really appreciate your help. I finally have some images with better exposure and focus.

lol that little tiny lump of hill at the bottom of 3 doesn't add much eh?

I Agree on the background. I have some others with nice background, but the focus wasn't quite as nailed.

Thank you, zombie. I'm certainly a fan of yours and JR's work.

 

[Peeb]

I also like #3.

 

[zulu42]

One more. Thanks again for looking.

 

[PJcam]

Nice shots zulu42, I like this last one.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Definitely #1 for me. Agree with Brent on the crop too.

 

[Woodsman]

Good work on the BIF. I agree with the crop comments and #1 for me too. Is that some sensor contamination on number two?

 

[slat]

Nice set. Out of the set I like one. The color of the bird on three is great and I agree on the crop.

 

[jcdeboever]

Nice set.

 

[zulu42]

Thanks very much, everyone!

Is that some sensor contamination on number two?

While I do have some sensor spots, I can't find them here. I think you may be seeing the 5 OOF geese in flight in the lower right side of the frame.

 

[MSnowy]

Nice set!

 

[zulu42]

Thanks very much!

 

[bulldurham]

Do your best to keep the bird in the context of its surroundings and you'll get much better shots. I just posted one today (Low, Slow Flyer) that puts the Egret squarely in his home area and lends more credence to the overall context.