Herons in flight

[Les McLean]

After all the naff weather we have been having, my first 'proper' outing with the new lens

All with Canon 7D +300mm F2.8L (+in 5# a 1.4TC) , auto ISO, 1/1000 sec @f2.8 (except 5#-1/1000 sec @f4)

Larger image links provided

1#

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Herons_26June_12/IMG_5311.jpg

2#

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Herons_26June_12/IMG_5428.jpg

3#

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Herons_26June_12/IMG_5521.jpg

4#

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Herons_26June_12/IMG_5425.jpg

5#

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Herons_26June_12/IMG_5583.jpg

6# and one not in flight

http://lesmclean.co.uk/Herons_26June_12/IMG_5326.jpg

[colin C]

Re: Herons in flight

Can't fault those Les.

I have always thought that Herons in flight look like Pteradactyls with Feathers.

Colin

[Nathaniel]

Re: Herons in flight

Lovely pics Les. Will do my best to emulate next time round. I like your Herons in flight very much. My "favourite bird"!!

[Hereford_EOS2]

Re: Herons in flight

Superb

[Stan]

Re: Herons in flight

Excellent Lez
looks like you are goimng to have a lot of fun and aching arms with the new lens

Stan

[Alan Campbell]

Re: Herons in flight

Cracking pictures les,
Very sharp,enjoy your new lens
Alan

[paul linton]

Re: Herons in flight

Stunning shots Les,Well worth that investment.

Paul

[Woolley]

Re: Herons in flight

Can't fault those Les.

I have always thought that Herons in flight look like Pteradactyls with Feathers.

Colin

I agree, although do we know for certain pterodactyls didn't have feathers? They're now deciding a number of dinosaurs did so it's not impossible.

Lovely set of images, the geek in me likes #2 because you can so clearly see the aerodynamics of the wing in action. #5 is fun also as the bird looks so clumsy, with an expression that suggests he's hoping no lady herons are watching this landing coming up!