MattGould

Heron in the morning sun

Heron in the morning sun

This was taken at an RSPB reserve. It was very early in the morning and there was mist rising from the surface of the water as the sun broke the horizon, warmin...
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This was taken at an RSPB reserve. It was very early in the morning and there was mist rising from the surface of the water as the sun broke the horizon, warming this herons back.
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Canon EOS 70D

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Aperture f/8 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 530/1

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Dec, 2015

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Staff Winter Selection 2015

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+25

Superb Composition

+18

Top Choice

+7

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