Early Morning Harrier, Egrets and Reflections

[jfenton]

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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Next, a little sandpiper reflection...

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A great egret hiding in the grass....

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A snowy who hadn't brushed his hair yet this morning....

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And a fly by once he got his act together...

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[bfjr]

Nice morning series, beatiful light
Man I gotta start getting up earlier :smile: and get out there.
like em all

 

[hillrg]

A rewarding morning Jim. Looks like you had great shooting conditions.

 

[Flew]

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:

 

[drueter]

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!

 

[Gale]

Beautiful series Jim.

Love that fresh little snowey, my favorite birdie.

 

[greyflash]

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.

 

[Keith]

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

 

[mike mac]

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,

 

[Gordon Large]

Hi Jim -

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

Gordon