Preening Heron

[SamFisher]

Day 2 of the Sigma 150-500 lens test.
I did try to post my Day 1 findings during the night but the Forum wouldn't allow me but they can be seen in my Flickr photostream
Better light this afternoon so off I went to the river.
Again this was hand held

7D, Sigma 150-500, FL 340mm, 1/500 @ f6.3, ISO 250


Heron Preening by mike.stephen99, on Flickr

[Nathaniel]

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Mike, is the neck area a bit soft or is it my monitor? Other wise a good shot.

[colin C]

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Looks good to me. I like bright overcast light for Herons. Enough light to give a good contrasty shot with some saturation, but not too bright where it causes dark shadows and blown highlights.

You've really got it right with that shot.

Colin

[mikep]

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I agree with Colin - that's about spot on IMHO.

Your shot really makes you notice the head feathers - can't say I remember seeing too many of those on Herons!

All the best, Mike.

[Treff]

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A very nice shot in a cracking location that suits the bird.
Cheers
Treff

[Applefan]

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great shot, that Sigma 150-500 lens obviously works very well with your 7D

Your shot really makes you notice the head feathers - can't say I remember seeing too many of those on Herons!

Mikeb they are not head feathers, it's a fascinator, the heron has obviously just been to a wedding!

[raymon]

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Really nice image I think you have got the best out of this subject, must say I'm impressed with the sigma good combo with the 7d.

Ray

[DeeGee]

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Came down stairs this morning to my Dad telling me he had seen a heron on a nearby house (probably eye-ing my pond) he's took a picture but forgot "zoom"

Love the fascinator!

[chodeva]

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well captured heron. the sigma looks to be passing the test

[Hereford_EOS2]

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Looks very good to me, the background blur looks about spot on.
Very nice

[SamFisher]

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Thanks all
I'm quite enjoying the Sigma.
It does benefit from some decent light due to the slowish f6.3 at the 500 end
Would I buy one?
Well I think its a well built lens and good value for money so who knows? - perhaps in the near future

Mike

[Deva32]

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As a birdwatcher I appreciate the terrific images of our feathered friends on this forum and this is definitely one of them.
Well done Mike and keep them coming.

Ian

[mikep]

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Mikeb they are not head feathers, it's a fascinator, the heron has obviously just been to a wedding!

[SamFisher]

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Thanks to all that viewed and commented
Much appreciated

Mike