Great Blue Heron in Sausalito
Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mmThis is the Blue Heron that I was stalking in Dan's previous post. I brought my G1 w/45-200mm along on the shoot, in anticipation of an opportunity like this one :).
We walked the "non-tourist" shoreline of Sausalito, seeing various piers and shipyards. Our theme was "Nautical".
I also shot a partial roll of Ektar 100 in my Nikon F4s. It's the first time that I tried this film. I'll post some shots when I get the roll processed one of these days.
--Warren
Labels: Heron, Panasonic DMC-G1, Sausalito, Wildlife
posted by Warren T. at 10:30 PM
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8 Comments:
Wonderful nature photo. Ya done good to get him against the dark rock background. I also like the way the shadow on the rock is almost at the same angle as his head and beak.
Thanks Steve :). The heron was cooperating by standing as still as a statue.
--WT
More info: I think every photographer lives for these photo opportunities, and I couldn't be more pleased with this picture. The late-afternoon light falling on the heron was perfect, and it happened to be standing in front of the rocks that were in shadow. I spotted it from about 100 yards away, and I decided to make my way, very slowly, down to the end of the dock. I made it as far as the stern of the boat closest to the heron (see Dan's picture). The heron was keeping a close eye on me, but it remained in place and kept very still.
I had a chance to take a number of shots, and I had enough time to think about camera settings. I switched ISO to 200 (from auto-ISO) to make sure that the camera didn't automatically choose too high an ISO. I wanted maximum IQ, yet had to make sure that I was within the acceptable shooting parameters of using the long zoom lens handheld.
The G1 w/45-200mm performed well. I could hear the high-pitched, soft squeal of the len's image stabilization working as I squeezed off my shots.
I also got a few of the heron from above, with water in the background, but I believe this shot was of the best of the bunch.
--Warren
oops, I made it to the bow of that boat, not the stern.
--WT
I like Steve's note of the shadows which I may have otherwise overlooked. Such a subtle touch. I keep seeing an eye in the wing, like that of a shark or dolphin looking back at us. So curious.. ;) Great shot anyway, if you don't see those imaginary sea creatures that i do. (:
Thanks Lea :)
I love your vivid imagination! Don't stop telling us what you see.
--Warren
Thanks Warren! :D
Warren,
That is just too good. First you have the back ground that matches the subject, then your subject stands still while you climb around to get a good angle, and then you are going to tell me the sun waited for you to give you perfect side lighting.......THAT'S JUST TOO GOOD.
**dolph_____the humble novice.
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