Great Egret

Posted by KK Hui on Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:58 am

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A backlit shot of this Great Egret scooping it's catch ... The shot was taken last Nov at a nature reserve here in Hong Kong. :roll:

EOS-10D, EF300/4L
Incident @ -1/3, ISO 200
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Jun 14, 2004 3:10 am

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Incredible!!! I especially like the stretched out toes on its feet and the long reach of that neck. Sweet stuff KK.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Jun 14, 2004 3:24 am

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Wonderful timing KK! Amazing gymnastics of this Egret. I love the tiny splashes of colour provided by the beak and fish.

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by Alan Murphy on Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:25 am

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Amazing timing KK. I love the little fish and the spread toes.

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by Gaelo on Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:25 am

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Awesome timing. A once in a lifetime shot.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:07 am

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Amazing timing, KK. What was your SS?

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by fredcor on Mon Jun 14, 2004 9:26 am

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Excellent action and well timed catch for you both.

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by Karen S on Mon Jun 14, 2004 12:50 pm

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Very cool action shot KK!

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by Haim Ziv on Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:33 pm

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Incredible!!!

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by Cindy Marple on Mon Jun 14, 2004 2:21 pm

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Phenominal catch!

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by Michael Dossett on Mon Jun 14, 2004 6:24 pm

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wow~!

I don't think I've ever seen one try to grab something like this while flying, but to catch it on film... thats even better! And this is one awesome shot!

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by KK Hui on Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:11 pm

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Sandy Mossberg wrote:Amazing timing, KK. What was your SS?

Here is the shooting data, Sandy ...

Shooting Mode: Manual
Tv( Shutter Speed ): 1/1600s
Av( Aperture Value ): f/4.5
ISO Speed: 200
Lens: 300.0 mm
Image Quality: RAW
Flash Exposure Compensation: -1 2/3

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