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squacco heron
bievreJJ

squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)

enjoying the first rays of the rising sun
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Habitat
marshland
Location
Marais du Vigueirat, Mas Thibert, Camargue, France
Date taken
07 September 2023
Scientific name
Ardeola ralloides
Equipment used
canon EOS 90D + canon 400 mm 1:5.6
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Reactions: Evan Atkinson, Jim Crosswell, Ted Y. and 2 others
peterday
Opus Editor
He almost looks as if he's lit from within! Remarkable image, JJ, congratulations!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Marvelous close-up of this beautiful heron on a magnificent perch. Fabulous lighting showing this heron off beautifully with the dark background. Excellent composition as well. TFS JJ!
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
bievreJJ
Date added
View count
682
Comment count
12

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
Æ’/6.3
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/640 second(s)
ISO
250
Filename
squacco heron 23_30.jpg
File size
7.5 MB
Date taken
Thu, 07 September 2023 7:52 AM
Dimensions
3702px x 2504px

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