(Great) Bittern

[Martin Dyer]

Botauris stellaris

One of the first shots I got from my (then) new 500f4. Taken last year at WWT Slimbridge, England, very early in the morning, just after the sun had poked its head over the horizon.

Seen here in typical habitat, doing what Bitterns do, sky pointing, when alarmed

1Dmn2N, 500f4

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Martin,

Nice habitat composition. I find the bird to be dead centered in the frame, perhaps a little more to the left would help that. I really like the pose and details on this one.

[Jacqui Hendry]

I really love these birds they must be so difficult to spot in the wild

Lovely image :-)

J

[Dave Courtenay]

Any Bittern image is a good one-Very difficult species to shoot and great to get one in the open-Nice one

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very nice behavior shot. I agree with Maxis on the composition and would add a bit more space on the top. Maybe a bit S/H to get more details in the blacks.

[John Zimmerman]

I think it is a very nice shot of a bird that is difficult find let alone photograph. I like the lighting that shows the detail of the bird. Too dead centre, maybe, but I would be happy just to have the photograph.

[David Hemmings]

This is excellent Martin, love how the bird blends into the environment:cool:

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful image Martin. Cropping was mentioned but I love the strong vertical crop which really emphazies the elongation of the species and also the long grasses all play a great part in the overall look of this creation. Fine work !!

[Alfred Forns]

Mainly want a little more room for the bird A tad out of center would be nice Love this image Always like seen them in the open Not an easy bird to get !!!! Big Congrats !!!!