Backlit and Lovin’ It

I’m a major fan of backlit bird photos, especially from High Island’s rookery.  Sunrise is a very special time at the rookery.  The sun comes up in your face and provides some great backlit photo op’s.  This Great Egret was showing off it’s breeding plumage and backlit wings.

Taken with Canon 7D and Canon 500mm F4 IS II lens mounted on tripod with Wimberly II head

1/1600 sec @ F8, ISO 400, manaul exposure

1/1600 sec @ F8, ISO 400, manaul exposure

March 22, 2013 | Categories: Birds | Tags: backlit birds, Breeding plumage, Canon 500mm F4 IS II, Canon 7D, Great Egret, High Island, Wimberley II | 6 Comments