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Early Morning Harrier, Egrets and Reflections

Discussion in 'Birds' started by jfenton, Sep 2, 2005.

  1. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    It was supposed to be calm for a little while this morning so I was out early.
    This harrier caught me totally by surprise as they usually aren't up this early..unfortunately I underexposed him some (used +.7 EV when I should have been around +1.3) and got some noise...oh well?
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    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/7.1    1/500s    ISO 500


    Next, a little sandpiper reflection...
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    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/7.1    1/1000s    ISO 400


    A great egret hiding in the grass....
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    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/9.0    1/1000s    ISO 200


    A snowy who hadn't brushed his hair yet this morning....
    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/7.1    1/1500s    ISO 200


    And a fly by once he got his act together...
    original.
    NIKON D2X    ---    700mm    f/9.0    1/2000s    ISO 400
     
    jfenton, Sep 2, 2005
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  2. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Nice morning series, beatiful light
    Man I gotta start getting up earlier :smile: and get out there.
    like em all
     
    bfjr, Sep 2, 2005
    #2
  3. hillrg

    hillrg

    2,415
    Jan 31, 2005
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada
    A rewarding morning Jim. Looks like you had great shooting conditions.
     
    hillrg, Sep 2, 2005
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  4. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Wonderful shots Jim. I love every one, especially the Harrier. It may be a tad on the dark side (hard to tell on this monitor, as everything looks dark), but it is still a great shot, and I don't see that much noise on my screen here.

    Well done. You remind me with these, that I need to get my butt out in the mornings and do some shooting. :smile:
     
    Flew, Sep 2, 2005
    #4
  5. drueter

    drueter

    963
    Apr 24, 2005
    Southeast Texas
    Beautiful series, Jim! Early morning can be a rewarding time, like it was for you today. I'm way behind in reading posts and almost missed this one. Great shots!
     
    drueter, Sep 2, 2005
    #5
  6. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Beautiful series Jim.

    Love that fresh little snowey, my favorite birdie.
     
    Gale, Sep 2, 2005
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  7. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,085
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    They are all excellent Jim. Love the little Sandpiper reflection. You have a knack for catching these birds at the right time of day and then nailing your exposure.
     
    greyflash, Sep 2, 2005
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  8. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Echo everyone elses comments, but as Gordon said the sandpiper reflections you have down pat!!! and lov the messy hair do of the egret. Great job in nailing the exposures
     
    Keith, Sep 3, 2005
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  9. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Nice light love the egrets series, I am hoping to get down the the DE beaches a guy turned me on to some areas where harriers hang out,
     
    mike mac, Sep 3, 2005
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  10. Gordon Large

    Gordon Large Guest

    Hi Jim -

    All great images, but I especially like the Sandpiper (beautiful composition) and unkempt Snowy Egret (wonderful "pose").

    Gordon
     
    Gordon Large, Sep 3, 2005
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