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08-JUL-2009 Troy

Black Crown Night Heron

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ctfchallenge12-Jul-2009 17:29
A bit soft but a good capture nicely composed too with the bird right at the edge of the water coming down.Debi
ctfchallenge12-Jul-2009 16:17
I always loved animals but didn't really like the birds. But after I started to photograph them I began a big fan of birds. It is beautiful and enjoyable process to watch. I think, the shutter speed 1/250 is too slow for this picture resulting unsharpness. The rule of thumb means that the speed should be at least the focal length - 1/400 in this case. I would try at least 1/600, better faster. I think with your camera you can increase ISO up to 800 without any visible noise.
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Guest 11-Jul-2009 23:34
Thank you Penny! I had never seen one before and a local fellow told me what they were. They are beautiful little bird to watch.
ctfchallenge11-Jul-2009 22:44
Troy, I don't know birds but I have a feeling this one is something special! Nice job! Penny Street