Panning the Blue Heron With Low Shutter Speed!

Well hadn't planned on doing that, but I had walked about a half a block after parking to get this guy and just as I peeked out from behind the tree, it took off, and of course no time to change the shutter speed. At least parts of it came out in focus.

[Sharon Lee]

I did the same thing a couple of days ago, I forgot I changed the shutter speed back to get a wide view and all my flight shots were blurry... you live and learn

[Milanie]

I think this is really nicely done - good reflexes - would love to catch a heron traveling this direction

[amyK]

I think this worked out well...nice sense of motion and yet the head is in clear focus. Great shot!

[Diana]

A fabulous shot and nice focus on the eye.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh yes, this is wonderful - the detail on his back, and then the motion blur on the tips works a treat :)

[Steve Chappell]

Great shot! For big birds they get underway quick

[Joanna kate]

Great sense of movement with the head/eye sharp

[Kerri Michaels]

love it fav

[Rick]

@sugarmuser @milaniet @amyk @ludwigsdiana @koalagardens @swchappell @joannakate @moviegal1 thanks everyone, really appreciate all of your comment's, view's and fav's.