We decided to get in our air-conditioned car for a short trip to Middle Concho Park. Just to get out of the house. Got a couple of good pictures. One of a Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) and a Great Egret (Ardea alba). We also saw what I think was a Long-billed Curlew (Limosa fedoa). If it was a curlew, it was a bit out of season for this part of the state. But strange sightings are almost the norm lately. I didn’t get a photo so I am unable to confirm it.
Great Blue Heron
- Canon EOS 7D
- Canon 500mm IS lens with 1.4 televerter – hand-held
- 1/2000 sec. @f5.6
- ISO 400
- Lens focal distance 700mm
- Metering – partial
- Manual exposure
Great Egret
- Canon EOS 7D
- Canon 500mm IS lens with 1.4 tele-converter – hand-held
- 1/1600 sec. @f10 minus 1.7 EV adjustment
- ISO 400
- Lens focal distance 700mm
- Metering – partial
- Aperture priority
I hope you enjoyed the photos. Click on either one to see an enlargement.
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