Cardinal
Another shot from Brazos Bend, this male cardinal was hanging out on the spillway bridge against a decent background. They are very flighty birds, go figure, and somewhat difficult to get them standing still very long to get a decent shot. I’d like a more natural perch but he wasn’t taking direction very well.
Taken with Canon 7D and 100-400 lens on tripod with Sidekick gimbal mount.
1/160 sec @ F5.6, spot metering, + 1/3 exposure compensation, ISO 400, no flash
Purple Gallinule
I alway enjoy seeing Purple Gallinules at Brazos Bend State Park. The are very colorful and who doesn’t love their oversized yellow feet? This one was having a little trouble balancing on the weed. Always a good time.
Taken with Canon 7D and 100-400 lens on tripod with Sidekick gimbal mount
1/640 sec @ F5./6, Iso 400, spot metering, + 1/3 exposure compensation, no flash
Spoonbill Silhouette
Here is another, yes another, Spoonbill silhouette from High Island, TX. This time there were some interesting clouds in the sky that gives this silhouette a more dramatic look.
Taken with Canon 7D and 100-400 lens mounted on tripod with Sidekick gimbal mount
1/8000 sec @ F5.6, ISO 400, spot metering, + 1/3 exposure compensation
Spoonbill Partial Silhouette
Here is what I’d call a partial silhouette of a Roseate Spoonbill from the High Island rookery. The body is dark but the wings are back-lit. It works for me. My plan was to go back this weekend but a little too much jet lag from recent trip kept me from wanting to drive 1.5 hrs to High Island.
Taken with Canon 7D and 100-400 lens on tripod with Sidekick gimbal mount, no flash.
1/2500 sec @ F5.6, ISO 400, spot metering with +2/3 exposure compensation
What’s Under My Wing?
This Cattle Egret appears to be asking that question. Another shot from High Island’s rookery in early morning light with a little fog in the air.
Taken with Canon 7D and 100-400 lens on tripod with Sidekick gimbal head.
1/640 sec @ F5.6, ISO 250, spot metering with +1/3 exposure compensation
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