Heron at Night

Was at the Lake taking Pics of the city skyline when I saw this Blue

Heron. I actually thought twice about even trying to get the shot.

I knew it would be a long exposure and if he moved even a little

total Blurrrrr. But Herons are usually very still while on the

hunt. So I took the shot. I did not use a flash. Set for 3sec. f8

High Sodium Lighting I left the WB on auto. Any and All comments

and critiques are welcome. Thank you. JEffery

Very nice.

Amazingly good for those conditions. Amazingly good even if the conditions for shooting were optimum. Good job Jeffery.

Wonderful

Top class Jeffery. How did you meter?

First thanks to all of you for looking and commenting. Anthony I did not meter the shot well not like I think you are talking about. But a few minutes earlier I was shooting the trees you see in the shot behind the Heron. So I had taken several shots making changes to what I saw in the preview screen on the back of the camera. I don't fully trust what I see in the preview because it is never true but that is all I trully had. I wish I could have given you a better answer but luck played into this one. Thanks for looking. Jeffery

Patience paid off here, Jeffery.

Amazing night shot with perfect clarity, depth of view and soothing colors.

Regards.

I would love to have this photo hanging on my wall. It has such a surreal beauty. You have done a fantastic job Jeffery, a 7/7 in my opinon.

 

Ellen