Little Blue Heron, non-breeding adult. [Contest Finalists August 2010]
Uploaded: August 08, 2010 21:11:22
1/800s @ f/4.0, ISO 200, 200m.
As distinguished from the breeding adult birds, which have blue-grey plumage with purplish head and neck and dark blue legs and feet, the non-breeding adults have dark blue head and neck plumage and paler legs. The Little Blue Heron stalks its prey methodically in shallow water, often running as it does so. It eats fish, frogs crustaceans, small rodents and insects. They often mingle with Snowy Egrets.
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D100
Steve M. Harrington August 08, 2010
A fine image with great exposure, Rona. It looks to me like he is thinking over this non-breeding stuff and is less than pleased. :)Rona L. Schwarz August 08, 2010
Ha, ha, ha! This made me smile, Steve! Actually, I spent quite a lot of time on the internet and looking through books trying to figure out what kind of waterbird it was - Although I thought he could only be a Little Blue Heron, he did not look like the traditional pictures - and that's when I discovered that non-breeding adults were different. And in the first year, they are totally white! #8814595Kathy Salerni August 08, 2010
You have taught me something again, Rona! I did not know the difference! Beautiful, well focused, great color and details on this image!! #8814702Gord MacEachern August 09, 2010
Fantastic capture Rona, composition and detail are superb!!! #8814836Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 09, 2010
Excellent capture Rona. Beautiful details, colors and pose. Thanks for the research and information. Great day!Nikki McDonald August 09, 2010
Excellent detail, exposure and depth of field, Rona, and very interesting description. #8815340Monnie Ryan August 09, 2010
Had no idea such a bird exists either, Rona -- wonderful composition and detail on this guy (gal - guess gender's not a factor in this case, huh)? ;-) #8815387Phyllis H. Burchett August 09, 2010
Great capture and details Rona, thanks for the detailed description also. Yes, chuckles to what Steve said too! #8815525Rona L. Schwarz August 09, 2010
Thank you all so much for your great comments - glad you liked this one! #8815719Debra R. Harder August 09, 2010
WOW!! Incredible details, clarity, lighting, DOF and comp. This is SUPERB, Rona!! Deb #8815803Carol Eade August 09, 2010
Beautifully imaged, Rona, the details and lighting are wonderful! #8816021Amanda D. Austwick August 09, 2010
I have never seen one of these either, only the usual big blues. Fantastic capture Rona:) #8816425Renata Gusciora August 09, 2010
Fabulous bird portrait,Rona!Great clarity and details! #8816693Bill Houghton August 10, 2010
Rona, this is such a beautiful shot of the heron. Great job. Have a great day, BillIf you have time, check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography
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Patrick Rouzes August 10, 2010
Outstanding tones, textures, detail, clarity, dof, focus, b/g & comp here, Rona! Super beautiful image & exceptional work! WTG!Great info, too-did not know that! #8818360
Rona L. Schwarz August 11, 2010
Thank you Deb, Carol, Amanda, Renata, and Bill for those kind remarks - they are much appreciated! #8821657Rona L. Schwarz August 11, 2010
And Thank you, Patrick, too! (forgot to refresh my browser before responding!) #8821660Terry Cervi August 15, 2010
Stunning detail on this beautiful bird, Rona!! #8837883Deborah Lewinson September 15, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful and excellent finalist, Rona!Debby #8902665
Sharon Sawyer September 15, 2010
Rona, HUGE congratulations on all your outstanding finalists and all the best in the next round!!! #8903735Nikki McDonald September 15, 2010
I see you had a wonderful month too, Rona -- and they are all beautiful. I love the detail in this fellow and really admire the excellence of your exposure. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8903906Nancyj E. Hovey September 15, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SSherran Andersen September 15, 2010
Congrats. #8905514Steve M. Harrington September 15, 2010
Six finalists! Good on you, Rona! :)Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010
Ahhhhhh...yesssss...one of my favs!! Congratulations on this brilliant finalist, Rona! Love this!! Deb #8906505Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2010
Thank you all so very much - it is very gratifying to me to be part of such a great community. I am still making my way through the finalists - it's such a busy and exciting time! #8909837Leslie McLain September 17, 2010
Such beautiful colors and details, Rona. Congrats on all your wonderful finalists. #8912021Deborah Lewinson September 20, 2010
Well done close-up of the little blue heron, Rona!You had an exceptional group of finalists this month!
Congratulations,
Debby #8920582
Rona L. Schwarz September 20, 2010
Thank you very much Leslie and Debby - Really appreciate the support and encouragement! #8920706Carol Eade September 23, 2010
A beautiful heron, Rona, another congrats! #8926164Rona L. Schwarz September 23, 2010
Thank you so much again, Carol! #8926203Amanda D. Austwick September 23, 2010
Congratulations Rona on this unique Finalist!!! #8926411Rona L. Schwarz September 23, 2010
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