Nesting GBHs

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited June 6, 2010 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

We were fortunate this year in Viera when the Great Blue Herons nested in an area very close to the road.

The initial activity is when the male goes forth for nesting material

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His mate stays in the nest and looks pretty
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a successful trip
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being a typical male a grand entrance is required
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the traditional handing off of the branch to the spouse
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His payoff for all of his hard labor
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and the final results
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Harry
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 25, 2010
    Very nice, Harry! Well done.thumb.gif

    These have a different look to them...sharp but soft...very appealing. Local editing?headscratch.gif
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited May 25, 2010
    Great sequence and story bowdown.gifclap
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  • rstwoheerstwohee Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins
    edited May 25, 2010
    The great blue heron is probably my favorite bird of all and the pictures are just incredible. I iloveyou.gif the shot of the male flying just above the road ("successful trip") -- the detail in the wings is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
    Well done is better than well said. - Benjamin Franklin
  • gorallygorally Registered Users Posts: 38 Big grins
    edited May 25, 2010
    Exceptional captures. Even better are you make a story out of it.
    Ed
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited May 25, 2010
    Harry, these are among the best GBH shots I have seen!

    Very nice series of images.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Great story Harry. thumb.gif

    The captures are pretty good too :D
  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Cool series Harry, really like the fighten' young ones. Look like ya still have
    that knack of picking out unusual interesting action shots.
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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    wow! Great set there Harry! I love the grand entrance shot clap.gif I agree with Ric about the look and feel. Different editing to usual?
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    Very nice, Harry! Well done.thumb.gif

    These have a different look to them...sharp but soft...very appealing. Local editing?headscratch.gif

    Thanks Ric, pretty much my basic editing. I never do global effects on my images, sharpening, NR, ligthening and darkening (Viveza) are all done locally. The softer look may be because some were captured at higher ISOs (1,000+).
    Harry
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Harryb wrote: »
    Thanks Ric, pretty much my basic editing. I never do global effects on my images, sharpening, NR, ligthening and darkening (Viveza) are all done locally. The softer look may be because some were captured at higher ISOs (1,000+).

    Viveza 2?

    I have the original Viveza but think the second version is far superior. The blending is phenomenal.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    Viveza 2?

    I have the original Viveza but think the second version is far superior. The blending is phenomenal.

    I'm still using the first version of Viveza. I'll be getting the new version after I upgrade to the new PS.
    Harry
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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2010
    They are such a pretty bird. Lovely to photograph.
    These images are really nice.
    Hope all is well
    Best Regards
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2010
    dlplumer wrote: »
    Great sequence and story bowdown.gifclap

    Thanks Dan, glad you enjoyed the set.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2010
    rstwohee wrote: »
    The great blue heron is probably my favorite bird of all and the pictures are just incredible. I iloveyou.gif the shot of the male flying just above the road ("successful trip") -- the detail in the wings is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    Thanks for your kind comments.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2010
    gorally wrote: »
    Exceptional captures. Even better are you make a story out of it.

    Thanks Ed, glad you enjoyed the set.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2010
    pathfinder wrote: »
    Harry, these are among the best GBH shots I have seen!

    Very nice series of images.

    Coming from you that means a lot PF, thanks. wave.gif
    Harry
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited June 5, 2010
    Number 4 to me is the best of the bunch...great series and story. I see the kids are already bickering. rolleyes1.gif
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  • Cousin MadnessCousin Madness Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited June 6, 2010
    Number 4 is awesome, look at that pose! I love the one skimming across the road, what a catch. You look like you had a lot of fun.


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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2010
    Jim K wrote: »
    Great story Harry. thumb.gif

    The captures are pretty good too :D

    Thanks Jim.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2010
    Allen wrote: »
    Cool series Harry, really like the fighten' young ones. Look like ya still have
    that knack of picking out unusual interesting action shots.

    Thanks Allan, taking sequence captures gives you a selection of images to choose from.
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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