Grey heron silhouette on sunset sky

[Pink Dragonfly]

Hi guys, I haven't posted very much lately...too many sick kids...weather too miserable... But yesterday we finally had a day which was not grey in grey, freezing cold though with strong Easterly winds, straight from Russia with love...

I finally got close to a flying heron (130mm with the old Minolta 100-300mm zoom) and I was even prepared with 1/500s speed! The sun had just gone down, so my best option was to go for a silhouette shot and expose for the sky.

Mette

[Loupey]

The sun had just gone down, so my best option was to go for a silhouette shot and expose for the sky.

Good choice and great results!

Now tend to those sick kids and hope for some warmer weather

[Pink Dragonfly]

Thanks, Loupey

I only just now spotted the silhouette thread, don't know why I didn't see it yesterday but I was somewhat in shock reading about Greg McCary.

Mette

[Dylan8i]

Very nice, the color sky makes this photo phenominal!

[Pink Dragonfly]

Thanks, Dylan I guess there has got be some advantage by shooting after the sun goes down

Mette

[A.M.D.A.]

I love the composition, and the sky colours contribute greatly to the shot's success. Nice work. :thumbsup:

[Pink Dragonfly]

Thanks, Alex

Decided that the following lyrics go rather nicely with the image

Lost
On a painted sky
Where the clouds are hung
For the poet’s eye
You may find him
If you may find him
There
On a distant shore
By the wings of dreams
Through an open door
You may know him
If you may
(Neil Diamond)

Mette

[A.M.D.A.]

Congrats on Featured Photo!

[Pink Dragonfly]

Thanks, Alex That was a very pleasant surprise

Mette

[Pink Dragonfly]

Alex, I also discovered that this goes onto the front page of PR Thanks to you I know where to look now

Hey, and I just realised I've become a "Senior Member" - moving up in the world

Mette

[gotrocks]

Hello again Pink Dragonfly,
Hope the children are all well now.
This is a most delightful shot.
Wonder what you look like to that beautiful bird.
If I had the nerve/money I think taking pictures from the
air would be exciting.
(Neil Diamond) is one of my favorites.
Number one movie for me is "The Jazz Singer"

I'm not an engineer but do appreciate the
wonderful world I survey. (is that too corny?)
PS,
you were the first exchange reply when I got here.
Norris

[Pink Dragonfly]

Hi there Norris Yes, I remember you The blue dragonfly!!! Are we going to see some more dragonflies from you?

Thank you so much for your kind words

Mette