Great Blue @ 1000mm (500 f4 + 2X)

[busbyea]

The local guys will recognize this fellow. He's the local celebrity that everyone has had the opportunity to photograph.

I only had a few minutes Sunday before picking up my son from the In-Laws; so I decided to try a LONG shot. (test the 500 with the 2X)

This was taken at Andrew Haydon; from the little island with the rocks on the shore and a bench. The heron was on the far side of the pond towards the river. (How far would you say that is guys?).

This is a full frame image, no cropping; just for the fun of it... :rolleyes:

Comments/Suggestions more then welcomed...;)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/busbyea/GreatBlueHeron_20071007_005-Edit.jpg

[sugarzebra]

This has great IQ for 1000mm with the doubler Ted. The EXIF says that flash was used....I'm guessing you have a better beamer for use at those distances :)

[busbyea]

This has great IQ for 1000mm with the doubler Ted. The EXIF says that flash was used....I'm guessing you have a better beamer for use at those distances :) Thanks Scott; You are right about the Better Beamer; used at -3 believe it or not...

[canonloader]

Looks very good Ted. Shouldn't this bird be wearing a collar? :)

[busbyea]

Looks very good Ted. Shouldn't this bird be wearing a collar? :) Thanks Mitch; :lol: :lol: :lol:

[downywp]

Very nice results with the 2x t/c, nice and sharp!:)

[busbyea]

Very nice results with the 2x t/c, nice and sharp!:) Much appreciated downywp;

[Gary Fairhead]

For a just fun shot that came out nicely...How far is that? I wouldn''t even bother taking a shot of this bird from that distance with the 400...

[GyRob]

i dont think it could be much better with this combo , i just looked at it in cs3 and your focus looks spot on , have you given any USM to this shot ?
I just gave it 100 at 03 and it really does sharpen up quite a bit.
Rob.

[busbyea]

For a just fun shot that came out nicely...How far is that? I wouldn''t even bother taking a shot of this bird from that distance with the 400... Thanks Gary; It's always for the fun.... ;)

i dont think it could be much better with this combo , i just looked at it in cs3 and your focus looks spot on , have you given any USM to this shot ?
I just gave it 100 at 03 and it really does sharpen up quite a bit.
Rob. Thanks Rob; I played a tad with Curves to bring out a little contrast.
I will have to look at this when I get home; and try the extra bit of sharpening.

Thanks for the tip...Much appreciated.