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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 4/23/2007
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No, unfortunately I don´t have such a lens which is also why the herons far up in the trees are out of my photographic reach so to speak:-)
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/15/2007
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Thanks very much Onie,
looking forward to seeing your shots the herons in your area,
All the best,
Joe
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 4/14/2007
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Nice capture given the circumstances Joe...:))) Have been trying to catch ours here, fishing below the dam wall where the turbulance swings to the bank...
Extra nice with both nests and the starkness of the bare tree limbs...:)))
Excellent Sir...:)))
Onie...
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/13/2007
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As I said to Robbie, he may look lonely but he/she has lots of company in this rookery. Thanks for viewing and for your comments.
All the best,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/13/2007
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Thanks Todd for the lens info.
All the best,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/13/2007
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Thanks very much Annemette for all your nice comments. Do you have a telephoto lens? You need atleast a 300mm lens to capture birds like this. Even then I was pushing it.
Best regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/13/2007
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Thanks very much Nacho,
Regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/13/2007
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Thanks Robbie, although he looks lonely in this shot, he has lots of neighbours. Most of the other nests are being used by herons or owls.
All the best,
Joe
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 4/13/2007
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so lonely....
excellent capture dear Joe!!!!! a fine image!!!!!
well done
all the best
Marian
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Todd Weeks
{K:7636} 4/13/2007
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Joe,
I would buy the same lens if I had it to do over again. I like the extra light gathering power. The 300mm F4 is also a great choice if size and cost are a factor. I have also heard that the 400mm f5.6 prime is an excellent bird-in-flight lens. I would also consider the 400 DO for its light weight and compact size (expensive though).
Todd
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 4/12/2007
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I think you did well here, Joe, considering the sky and lack of tripod.
Such a beautiful bird. I found some big old trees the other day were lots of herons were nesting. I´ve never seen this before, so it was a very special sight. I couldn´t get a shot anywhere near as good as yours though.
Take care
Annemette
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 4/12/2007
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marvelous poetic image. magnificent. 7++++++++++++++++++++++
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Robert Chin
{K:22282} 4/12/2007
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Very lonely looking Heron searching the heavens for comfort.Beautiful capture Joe.
Take care
Robbie
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Thanks Pablo,
Joe
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 4/12/2007
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Very nice shot.
Pablo
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Your very welcome Jan.
All the best,
Joe
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/12/2007
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Joe -- Thanks so much for getting back to me with this fascinating avian education. As you can tell, I know next to nothing about birds and the idea of community nests and cross-species occupation while another species still "owns" the territory is eye-opening to me.
--Best to you, Jan
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Thanks very much Shadi, I'm pleased you like it.
Regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Thanks for the comments Jan. Each nest is used by a nesting pair of herons. It is not uncommon to find 3 or more nests in a tree. The tree shown here actually has 3 nests, the third nest is just below the bottom of the image. Many of wetlands in the area have numerous blue heron nests, some have sites may have 50 or more nests. Check out the attached shot taken last winter at another rookery.
Sometimes other birds, usually owls, will use a blue heron nest. In fact, there was a great horned owl on a nest in a tree just to the right of the above shot.
Best regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Thanks very much Asim,
Regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Thanks Todd, I'm not surprised that it's a bit of a chore to carry around. Knowing what you know now regarding the portability and capability of this lens what would you now if you were to going to purchase a telephoto prime lens, buy this lens or would you go for something a little lighter and less expensive like the 300mm 4.0?
Regards,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/12/2007
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Thanks very much for the comments Srna,
Best regards and hugs,
Joe
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Shadi Porooshani
{K:11236} 4/12/2007
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wow i love it so nice bravoooooooooo
7+
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/11/2007
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Joe -- Overcast aside I still like the shot and I understand these birds are not easy photo prey. Interesting the two side-by-side nests; are they for two different species or is this bird inclined to make extra room for bigger broods?
--Best to you, Jan
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Asim Roy
{K:10051} 4/11/2007
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Very nice composition, love, asim
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Todd Weeks
{K:7636} 4/11/2007
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Hi Joe,
That lens is on the limit of portability. When I get back to the car, I am glad to set it down. Still, it is manageable. I think my right arm is about an inch longer than the left now. ;^)
Todd
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 4/11/2007
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Excellent shot considering the conditions dear Joe :)
This shot has its own mood and the gray adds a lot. I like it the way it is :) !!!
Hugs
Srna
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/11/2007
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Thanks very much Alicia, I really appreciate your comments,
All the best,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/11/2007
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Thanks very much for the detailed feedback Bhabesh.
Regarding the red eye, I am pleased I could be of help, these things happen to us all.
All the best,
Joe
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 4/11/2007
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Qué magnífica imagen!!! Esos nidos yel ave, una maravilla
Felicitaciones!!!
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Bhabesh Chakrabarti
{K:11394} 4/11/2007
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You have done a fabulous work here. I love the mood and the minimum elements here, yet it has a very defined story. Very good wildlife shot dear Joe.
Best regards,
Bhabesh
P.S. And thanks for telling me the red eye effect on that portrait. I should have been more careful before uploading!
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/11/2007
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Thanks very much Todd, when I get results like this I keep thinking that I need to invest in a lens like you have, the 300mm 2.8. Surely I could have got a sharper image with that lens. How is that lens to carry around when hiking to some of the more remote locations? I know it is fairly large.
All the best,
Joe
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/11/2007
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Thanks very much Dave.
Regards,
Joe
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Todd Weeks
{K:7636} 4/10/2007
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Joe,
Excellent shot considering the conditions. I am amazed how much of a difference light makes. No equipment in the world can handle that low contrast very well.
Superb!
Todd
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 4/10/2007
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I'm sure you'll be able to get a closer shot in the future, Joe, in the meantime, you've got this one! You've still got a good shot of the environment they nest in.
Dave.
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/10/2007
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Thanks Jordin, good point regarding the sharpness of the image. Didn't have the tripod with me. Near limits of lens as well.
Have a great day,
Dad
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Jordin Brown
{K:183} 4/10/2007
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Its a nice capture Dad, grey sky does set an intersting mood. I just wish that the tree and nest were a little more in focus for me though. but still a very nice photo.
- Jordin
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 4/10/2007
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Thanks very much Biljana. I agree the grey is nice.
Have a great day,
Joe
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 4/10/2007
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Wonderful picture dear Joe!!!!And I realy like this grey color in whole picture...it gives the picture special tone:)
big hug and big 7
biljana:)
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