Black Heron

[Geoffrey Montagu]

It was a treat to see these beauties in Botswana, and to watch their behavior, especially when it uses its wings like an umbrella to attract fish to the shade created while in shallow water. I'll post a capture of this behavior. C&C welcome.

D500, Sigma 150-600mm C @ 440mm, 1/2000s, f 6.3, HH, ISO 3200.

Geoffrey




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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoff, great flight pose showing the downstroke of the wings. Well exposed, and nicely separated from the BG. I wish he wasnt flying across the intersection of the dark and lighter BG, but still nicely in the open.

[John Mack]

Nice two toned background. Good flight pose on the bird. I would take some off the top.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Stu, and John.

Geoffrey




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