Egret in mid-flight

[jeffclow]

Never have shot birds before but took a trip down to the rookery on the UT Southwestern campus and was amazed at the number of nesting egrets there at this time of the year.

Here's my first ever in flight shot.

As always, C & C are always much appreciated.

I was shooting handheld with a Nikon D7000 coupled with a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II.


A Nest Building Flight by Jeff Clow, on Flickr

[jeffclow]

And here's another shot taken this morning at the rookery....


An Infant Egret in the Nest by Jeff Clow, on Flickr

[revjvegas]

Pretty darn good I'd say for hand held and with a big piece of glass to boot.

I like that he/she has the branch; tells a little bit of a story because you know its working on a nest somewhere.

[Tim T]

Very nicely done for your first attempt Jeff. It's always a challenge with white birds getting the exposure just right. Just be careful, as it can be addictive.

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by revjvegas

Pretty darn good I'd say for hand held and with a big piece of glass to boot.

I like that he/she has the branch; tells a little bit of a story because you know its working on a nest somewhere.

Thanks for the kind comment, John - appreciate it.

[GSM]

good ones Jeff. The chick looks big

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by Tim T

Very nicely done for your first attempt Jeff. It's always a challenge with white birds getting the exposure just right. Just be careful, as it can be addictive.

Thanks for the comment, Tim - sure appreciate it. And yes, I can imagine that bird photography could become addictive.

[corralup]

Excellent! Don't give up now! Keep Em coming! 70-200mm2.8 VR II? Wow!

[David Alaniz]

The only thing I see wrong is you haven't been doing this in the past. Good job and don't stop now..

[tx_tuff]

Some great work!

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by dda

The only thing I see wrong is you haven't been doing this in the past. Good job and don't stop now..

Thanks, David .....and you are right. I should have started doing this years ago.

[jfoureyes]

This is a lot better than I did the first shot I tried BIF...I like the little guy too!!

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by jfoureyes

This is a lot better than I did the first shot I tried BIF...I like the little guy too!!

Thanks, Jim - I'm sure I had a bit of "rookies luck" going with me yesterday.