garywoodburn

Dancing on Water

Dancing on Water

Fading light creates this image and head shadow on its wing

Fading light creates this image and head shadow on its wing
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Nov, 2015

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Wow Great action captured here. i love it. Congratulations on your award!

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Wow...amazing image.

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken close by were I live in a bird sanctuary Love working with backlighting. Timing is all important here and having your camera set and ready for the lighting conditions

Time

evening

Lighting

backlighting can make for great photos, one needs to explore this more often

Equipment

Canon 7D M2, Canon 400mm 5.6 lens

Inspiration

challenge to get back lite action shot of the Great Blue Heron landing

Editing

none

In my camera bag

Canon 7D M2 and canon 400mm 5.6 lens

Feedback

Be ready, know your subject, take some before shots to get you lighting correct

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