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Tread Carefully



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settings Aperture f/9.0 Shutter 1/400 

upload_dateJun, 2014

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10 Comments |
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 June 30, 2014
Great shot ,very nice reflection
JeffreyA
 
JeffreyA August 13, 2014
great shot
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 September 28, 2014
Congratulations ! Voted Amateurs Vol 4
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 October 03, 2014
Voted Natural light
mariajakab
 
mariajakab October 14, 2014
Stunningly beautiful ... voted! :)
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 November 25, 2014
Voted Viewbug Image of the year, good luck Elaine , ester
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Voted The Battle of Professionals, good luck, ester
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#egret #great egret #heron #bird #reflection #water #lake #pond #arizona #ducks;
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Behind The Lens

Location

This image was taken at Agua Caliente Park, which is very close to my home in Tucson Arizona.

Time

This image "Tread Carefully" is probably one of my all time favorite shots. It was captured early on a spring morning.

Lighting

The natural lighting on this image coming through the trees allowing for a super reflection in the water really does make this image special as the sun captures the gracefulness of a Great Egret coming in to land to begin his days fishing.

Equipment

This image was taken using my Pentax K-50 Sigma 300 mm, F/9, ISO 800, 1/400 sec

Inspiration

I had been observing this egret for a while and I took the opportunity as he flew in to land on my side of the lake. Patience paid off as eventually i was in the perfect spot to capture it.

Editing

This image didn't need much post editing as it is nature at it's finest!

In my camera bag

I normally try and keep my bag pretty light. I keep a spare lens Pentax 18-135 mm with a selection of filters, spare batteries, SD cards and of course cleaning equipment.

Feedback

As with any nature, wildlife shots lighting, time of day, weather and shadows are always a big consideration for that perfect shot. Be patient and with time you might just get the shot you have always wanted. But most off all enjoy what you are trying to create and take time to smell the roses!

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