Heron on the Hunt

Heron on the Hunt · 06:11 PM

I can't believe how fast these Heron's can catch a fish. Got these two today. JIM

Jimbo · 05-14-2009, 09:41 AM

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If the eyes look out of focus to everyone else, then my eyes must be worse than I thought -- and I'm wearing my reading glasses as I look at these. They look good to me.
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I think the first image is slightly off on focus. The other two are closer. Thank you for your kind words. JIM

gawan · 05-16-2009, 11:25 AM

Great shots, Jim! I love the 'one more' most, the fish is nicely positioned in that one. Also the bright green suits very well to the colours of the heron.

8540tomg · 05-16-2009, 11:41 AM

Very nice Jim.

They look like keepers to me. We have some herons hunting in the pond up the road but I've never been able to get close enough for a shot as good as these. It is so hard to really "nail" the focus on fast moving targets such as birds. In my own sad experience maybe one in a hundred shots are spot on - OK maybe one in two hundred.

Tom G

Jimbo · 05-16-2009, 12:04 PM

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Great shots, Jim! I love the 'one more' most, the fish is nicely positioned in that one. Also the bright green suits very well to the colours of the heron.

Thanks Georg. Being hand held and with the Heron moving, it beomes a challenage to get the focus spot on. JIM

[QUOTE][Very nice Jim.

The look like keepers to me. We have some herons hunting in the pond up the road but I've never been able to get close enough for a shot as good as these. It is so hard to really "nail" the focus on fast moving targets such as birds. In my own sad experience maybe one in a hundred shots are spot on - OK maybe one in two hundred.

Tom G /QUOTE]

Thanks Tom. You are right about getting close enough to get a good shot. I find as long as they are hunting for food they don't even know you are there. I had to wiat 30+ minutes before moving closer. I could really use a 400mm lens for chots like these. I am still looking for that dead on shot with sharpness and lighting. I have been close but still not perfect. Cheers JIM

Marilith · 05-16-2009, 12:06 PM

wonderful shots! I adore Herons

Jimbo · 05-16-2009, 12:13 PM

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wonderful shots! I adore Herons

Thank you for your kind words. JIM

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05-16-2009, 11:41 AM	#18
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Very nice Jim. They look like keepers to me. We have some herons hunting in the pond up the road but I've never been able to get close enough for a shot as good as these. It is so hard to really "nail" the focus on fast moving targets such as birds. In my own sad experience maybe one in a hundred shots are spot on - OK maybe one in two hundred. Tom G Last edited by 8540tomg; 05-16-2009 at 01:34 PM. Reason: typo

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05-14-2009, 09:41 AM	#16
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: If the eyes look out of focus to everyone else, then my eyes must be worse than I thought -- and I'm wearing my reading glasses as I look at these. They look good to me. __________________ Tom I think the first image is slightly off on focus. The other two are closer. Thank you for your kind words. JIM

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Great shots, Jim! I love the 'one more' most, the fish is nicely positioned in that one. Also the bright green suits very well to the colours of the heron.

05-16-2009, 12:04 PM	#19
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: Great shots, Jim! I love the 'one more' most, the fish is nicely positioned in that one. Also the bright green suits very well to the colours of the heron. Thanks Georg. Being hand held and with the Heron moving, it beomes a challenage to get the focus spot on. JIM [QUOTE][Very nice Jim. The look like keepers to me. We have some herons hunting in the pond up the road but I've never been able to get close enough for a shot as good as these. It is so hard to really "nail" the focus on fast moving targets such as birds. In my own sad experience maybe one in a hundred shots are spot on - OK maybe one in two hundred. Tom G /QUOTE] Thanks Tom. You are right about getting close enough to get a good shot. I find as long as they are hunting for food they don't even know you are there. I had to wiat 30+ minutes before moving closer. I could really use a 400mm lens for chots like these. I am still looking for that dead on shot with sharpness and lighting. I have been close but still not perfect. Cheers JIM

05-16-2009, 12:06 PM	#20
Marilith Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 56	wonderful shots! I adore Herons

05-16-2009, 12:13 PM	#21
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368 Original Poster	Quote: wonderful shots! I adore Herons Thank you for your kind words. JIM