The winter weather in Vancouver this year (Jan. 2007) has been unusually cold. This Great Blue Heron has his feathers fluffed and his neck low to stay as warm as possible under the circumstances.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D2X
2007/01/14 11:31:01.5
Color
Data Format: RAW (12-bit)
Compression: None
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
Lens: VR 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 D
Focal Length: 400mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/200 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Direct Sunlight
AF Mode: AF-C
Tone Comp: Less Contrast
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off