High ISO Heron and Egret - D300

[coastalconn]

Last night I was running out of light and really wanted this Great Blue Heron Shot. I almost never go above 800 because I hate graininess, but I decided to push it up. I ended up with this shot at 1600. Then I saw this Great Egret and it was almost dark I pushed to 2000 but sorta like the dark grain effect and almost devilish background. I thought a few people might be interested to see what happens at higher ISO since so many people debate "newer cameras" here. Oh well let me know what you think...


Great Blue Heron - Low light by krisinct, on Flickr


Great Egret ISO 2000 by krisinct, on Flickr

 

[Bukitimah]

I like the egret shot.

 

[mwild]

I hate when that happens. I always encounter wildlife after dusk when the light is just horrible. I can still appreciate both shots though! To me, any photo of a wild animal is an awesome moment captured.