bittern

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d 300 iso 400
m 1/250 @ 7
300 mm

[jack williamson]

Excellent exposure on the youngster, good detail. I know that they hang out in the thick stuff, good to get a shot like this with no distractions in front of him.

[Don Lacy]

Nice having a clean view of the chick with good sharpness. I think I would have copped out the water highlight at the bottom of the frame as it competes with the subject for the viewers attention plus having the subject a little larger in the frame helps emphasis on subject compared to the cluttered BG

[PhilCook]

This image will explain why I've yet to photograph one of these...or even to see one as of yet. Great score finding this little one among the reeds, I rather like the busy, but natural habitat comp in this one. All looks nicely sharp and well exposed, my only thought would be to crop a little harder

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Stuart

Sure, a cluttered background, but that's where they are found (if at all). Nice job of getting a clean shot of him.

Love the colors and feathers on that guy.

Miguel