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17-JUL-2017 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

A Quick Get-a-way!

I saw this Green Heron along one of the Delta Ponds this morning. They are back again. I have seen them for about a month or so. The heron was quite skittish and didn't seem to be used to human observers. As it suddenly flew off, I was able to grab a couple quick shots. This is one of them. They are quite fast, so it is always a fun challenge to try catching them in flight or almost there. The image isn't perfect, but I am glad I got it.

Nikon D500 ,Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
1/1250s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso1100 hide exif
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Date/Time17-Jul-2017 07:37:55
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D500
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length600 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent1100
Exposure Bias-0.33
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Julie Oldfield25-Jul-2017 03:44
Fabulous timing!! V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)24-Jul-2017 21:49
Wonderful shot!Vote
Paolo
Ed Ruttledge 19-Jul-2017 21:12
Love the color areas in this photo. It sets off the subject well.
Alexander Kazakov19-Jul-2017 18:35
So nice catch! V
Ed Duverger19-Jul-2017 09:13
Super action shot.
Bryan Murahashi19-Jul-2017 04:52
A superb capture.
Hank Vander Velde19-Jul-2017 01:47
Super wings-up take-off shot.
Martin Lamoon18-Jul-2017 20:34
Great pose and superb capture.
v
Buz Kiefer18-Jul-2017 20:14
Excellent timing on this moment before take off shot, Vern. The wings and the lean of the legs and body are perfect. BV
Walter Otto Koenig18-Jul-2017 16:29
Very nice timing. Looks great at 600mm. "V"
Carter Creek18-Jul-2017 16:28
Very nice.
parrothouse18-Jul-2017 15:19
Focus is actually pretty good considering the movement in the image.
Helen Betts18-Jul-2017 14:45
Excellent takeoff capture of this green heron! I must be learning something from the many bird pictures on Pbase because I knew what it was before I read your description ;-).
globalgadabout18-Jul-2017 14:34
you got a good result at a challenging moment..
Steve Thuman18-Jul-2017 14:12
Exit stage left!
Jim Coffman18-Jul-2017 12:52
Nice capture of this heron, Vern! I find them very difficult to get close to...
Clarence King18-Jul-2017 12:48
Well done Vern. v
Stephanie18-Jul-2017 12:45
Fabulous capture of this little green heron! Love how you've captured the blur in the wings showing movement! V
Ruth Voorhis18-Jul-2017 12:42
Superb capture, Vern! V
Yvonne18-Jul-2017 11:07
Looks pretty good to me Vern.. ! v
danad18-Jul-2017 08:50
Stunning capture ! V.
Juliette18-Jul-2017 07:41
fantastic action-shot V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS18-Jul-2017 07:19
Superb shot Vern.
NealyBob18-Jul-2017 06:36
A fantastic capture of this beauty taking off~!V
Bea.18-Jul-2017 06:21
Excellent catch of the take off.
Laura Milholland18-Jul-2017 06:00
Well caught, Vern! I love the big stretch as he is ready for lift off. :)
Eloine 18-Jul-2017 05:59
Quick shot. You nailed it.
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