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Another good reason to get up before dawn (Willet)


Posted by Bruce Sherman on Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:03 pm

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Every once in a while when I plan on getting up early to chase birds I think about sleeping in. I'm sure glad I didn't this morning. I found this guy about 20 minutes after sunrise. The light was spectacular. I hope it shows in this shot.

Taken at Mustang Island State Park, near Corpus Christi, TX, on the bay side.

1D with 600 and 1.4X TC, AV - 1/3 (ISO 400, f11, 1/500), flash with BB at - 1 2/3.

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by Heather Forcier on Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:11 pm
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It sure does! Light is great, the head tilted downwards, the lifted leg, the hues in the water...great shot, Bruce. I consider this definitely worth listening to the alarm go off in the morning. :)
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by PParker on Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:14 pm
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Very nice Bruce. The Willets are already starting to attain their winter plummage. I like how the subject is isolated out in the water.
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by Alan Murphy on Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:30 pm
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Hey Bruce,

Finally a little cooler weather down here in Texas. This is a great shot. Love the raised leg. With such good light I'm surprised you used flash. You did a great job with it though.
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by Mike Wilson on Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:41 pm
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This kind of shot in this kind of light makes it easier to get out of bed the next time.
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by KK Hui on Sat Sep 06, 2003 8:43 pm
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A very nice shot, Bruce! :lol:
I'm glad you overcome yourself to rise earlier. It's all worth it ... and the beautiful light you got here.
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by Chris Fagyal on Sat Sep 06, 2003 9:07 pm
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The light is gorgeous. You made a very drab bird (Willets have such boring basic plumage) into a very beautiful shot with the lighting and your composition. I really like it.
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by Jim Neely on Sat Sep 06, 2003 9:20 pm
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Another nice one, Bruce.

I'm jealous because I'm up here in the nice weather and have nothing to show for an hour in a blind yesterday. :D

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by NDCheryl on Sat Sep 06, 2003 9:56 pm
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Sweet shot Bruce. The pose and colors are wonderful-well worth getting up early.
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by Neil Fitzgerald on Sat Sep 06, 2003 10:45 pm
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I always have trouble deciding how much reflection to include in situations like this. You did a nice job. A very nice job.
 

by E.J. Peiker on Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:32 pm
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It must be Willet day, another excellent one!
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by Jim Probst on Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:56 pm
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Bruce,

Beautiful light, and I like the pose very much! Very nice!
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by Alan Melle on Sun Sep 07, 2003 4:25 am
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It all came together beautifully on this one. Very nice!
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Sun Sep 07, 2003 7:09 am
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Bruce,

This is a beautiful shot with some great light. I love the leg action.
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Bruce,

Very nice capture. The DOF seems perfect for this shot and the leg starting to come out of the water with water rolling off it really enhances the image.

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Sweet one, Bruce. Excellent choice of aperture. I've come to understand, like you, that a kiss of fill does not interfere significantly with sunrise or sunset shots.
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Bruce,

You sure showed us why we get up at those ridiculous hours and your shot is worth it.
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Excellent simple and straight forward image.
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by LHays on Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:12 pm
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Bruce

A very eloquent image. I've got to learn to keep my flash attached to the camera......flash and I still have not come to terms with each other. However, you have done a marvelous job with this one. It's not so hard getting up early on a Saturday when there's good light....it's a little harder when it's dismal out. A wonderful shot!!!!
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by Anthony Medici on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:25 pm
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I like the image and the crop. Very nice work! No nits at all for me.
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