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23 Comments |
rachmat_fadlin
 
rachmat_fadlin January 12, 2022
Hi, for this piece, I wonder about the technique you used. Mind to share, please?

Magnificent capture by the way. :D
terrancestone
 
terrancestone January 17, 2022
Excellent
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edandaniphone January 22, 2022
👏👏👏👏
Debbielcook PRO+
 
Debbielcook January 24, 2022
Beautiful Amazing pic
Ciego64
 
Ciego64 February 13, 2022
Excellent!!
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GypsysPhotography February 15, 2022
Congrats!!
Sandypartlow4
 
Sandypartlow4 February 15, 2022
Congratulations
DanaCarruthers Platinum
 
DanaCarruthers February 17, 2022
Congratulations on the People's Choice award.
magalimarchi
 
magalimarchi February 22, 2022
fantastique 😍
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BlackLabelConcepts March 13, 2022
Amazing !!
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margaretwickham June 26, 2022
Wonderful!
LindieK PRO
 
LindieK October 28, 2022
You used a low shutter to achieve the silky water , yet the Heron is nice and sharp, well done!
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo Feb 17
Congratulations on People's Choice in my Shorebird Challenge! I can feel the intensity!
SlonicSlonko
 
SlonicSlonko Feb 17
Many thanks to everyone.
sophiedv
 
sophiedv Feb 17
Congratulations
cilla8 Platinum
 
cilla8 Feb 17
Awesome capture, congratulations
Roving_photos_6565 Ultimate
 
congrats well done 👏👏👏
ilmar Platinum
 
ilmar Feb 17
Congrats on people's choice win on shorebirds. Well done.
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RMBphoto Feb 17
Very nice shot! Congrats on the People's Choice win!
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JohnSmall Feb 17
Congratulations on your Challenge win
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FranZ1 Feb 17
Great shot..wonderful clarity..Congrats
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Rivertay07 Feb 18
This is a great shot and the title is perfect. Congratulations on being a PC winner.
Dawgbyte Platinum
 
Dawgbyte Feb 21
Awesome shot! Congrats on the challenge win. Sláinte
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Behind The Lens

Location

This picture was taken along the North Branch of the Chicago River.

Time

It was around 6 a.m.

Lighting

It was still a bit cloudy.

Equipment

Nikon D7100, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500 mm lens, and a tripod.

Inspiration

I pass by this spot often and notice many birds, but I don't normally have the time to stop and take a photograph. So, one morning, I decided to specifically come to this spot with that intent. I was observing this bird as it feel around when suddenly, I noticed it perch on a rock in the river. Not having all my equipment with me, I had to return to the car to retrieve my tripod. I wanted to use a slower shutter speed to capture the movement of the water.

Editing

Basic steps in Lightroom.

In my camera bag

Nikon D7100 with two lenses: 18-300mm and 1.8f/ 50 mm. Nikon D810 with three lenses: 1.8f/ 50 mm, 1.8f/ 20 mm, and 2.8f/ 24-70 mm. Nikon Speedlight SB910 Tripod Filters

Feedback

Always carry your camera with you because you never know when inspiration might strike. If you have a specific shooting location in mind, try to leave earlier in the morning before crowds. Good luck.

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