Juvenile BCNH Incoming

[Joerg Rockenberger]

Thanks for looking! JR

Canon 30D, 400F5.6, 1/800s, F6.3, ISO-200, Av Mode, Eval. Metering

[Steve Fauer]

Nice image, great to see the eyes in focus. 400 ISO would have allowed 1/1600 speed which would have froze the wing tips better and resulted in a stronger image. Really like the BG colors.

[Alfred Forns]

HI John Fine image Agree on using a higher ISO for SS Normally I don't like the bent wings but for this image is very appealing to me Might want the bird slightly brighter but does go with the feel of the image very well !!!

[Arthur Morris]

A sort of goofy pose but sharp, nice composition, nice light and background. All in all, well done. Agree on the higher ISO for flight photography.

later and love, artie

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light, BG and dangling legs. Nits have been mentioned.

[Matthew Studebaker]

what a fantastic background!

[Ivan Miksik]

I also agree with all comments - it's an excellent photo with nice composition and background (and 1/1600 s maybe should be better)

[Linda Robbins]

Really gorgeous background, and I love this different flight pose, especially since the bird is a juvenile. Seems to be really concentrating on trying for a good landing! Nits mentioned, but it is an appealing image.

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Linda

[Joerg Rockenberger]

Thank you all for the comments! Yes, I should have used higher ISO/shutter speed. I was photographing Egrets when I saw this guy out of the corner of my eye. I forgot to change to flight mode...

And yes, he/she was concentrating on landing. I had the distinct impression that it hadn't done that very often yet. I have a picture with an even goofier pose just after it had landed.

Best, JR

[James Salywoda]

I really like the angle of capture here and such a beautiful bg agree about going brighter...Excellent shot.