Herons Waiting for the Tide

[Stagecoach]

In an area where some land reclamation is happening pine poles that have been driven into the tidal zone have become the hang out for many herons as they await the tide coming in. On some days I have seen around twenty perched on the poles, the light perfect but no camera with me.

Yesterday there were just a few, not as close as I had hoped, the light poor but it gave me some practice. These are each around a 50% crop of the frame.

No 1


No 2


No 3


Comments and suggestions welcome as always

[mugge]

Image no 2 is different. Maybe focus on that beautiful angle of the heron's head.
Cheers Ole

[Wavelength]

A very nice set of images; blessed with eye contacts

[DanK]

Nice images. #2 is the most interesting because it’s unusual.


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[lovelife65]

Very nicely done. Love these birds, so beautiful

[Geoff F]

They are all perfect shots.

[Stagecoach]

Image no 2 is different. Maybe focus on that beautiful angle of the heron's head.
Cheers Ole

Thanks Ole, different poses that also include the eyes will be my aim at the next session.

[Stagecoach]

A very nice set of images; blessed with eye contacts

Thanks Nandakumar.

[Stagecoach]

Nice images. #2 is the most interesting because it’s unusual.


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Thank you Dan, I'll be aiming for unusual. I'm tempted to set up, throw a stone in the water and fire a burst but that would be cheating

[Stagecoach]

Very nicely done. Love these birds, so beautiful

Thank you Sharon.

[Stagecoach]

They are all perfect shots.

Thanks Geoff, I think having the camera on a tripod and plenty of time while they remained there helped.

[Geoff F]

Yes, well trained subjects are a great help.

Always a struggle to get good focus and exposure when hand held on a moving bird.