WilliamAldridge

The elusive Heron

The elusive Heron

The most timid creature I've ever tried to photograph. It's keen eyes spot you from great distances and it's gone by the time you get close enoug...
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The most timid creature I've ever tried to photograph. It's keen eyes spot you from great distances and it's gone by the time you get close enough to photograph it. It took nearly three years of trying but I finally got the shot I was looking for. I hope you enjoy.
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camera

NIKON D3200

settings

settings

Aperture f/11 ISO 200 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 300/1

upload_date

upload_date

Jan, 2016

Views

91

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Awards

Absolute Masterpiece

Peer Award

Top Choice

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Tags

#heron #wildlife #nature

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