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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Predator/Prey
From: kcarney1 at cox.net (Ken Carney)
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:19:04 -0600
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That is an amazing image, especially the tonal range in the whites.   Do 
you use manual exposure also?   (I was getting ready to make dinner, and 
thought the egret doesn't have to worry about over-cooking or a wine 
match - now that would be a tough one!)

Ken

On 12/10/2011 9:51 PM, Doug Herr wrote:
> John McMaster wrote:
>
>> Impressive, how does it then kill/devour its prey?
> Turns it head first then swallows it whole.
>
> Thanks for looking, John.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>
>> No caption needed, the photo says it all:
>>
>> http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/ardeidae/L1640293.html
>>
>> Technical stuff: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R, shoudler stock monopod and
>> an old blue truck.
>>
>> My comments: The R8's excellent viewfinder combined with a lens that 
>> leaves
>> no doubt where the plane of focus is, is manual focus bliss.  Long live R.
>> Your comments are welcome.
>>
>> Doug Herr
>> Birdman of Sacramento
>> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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