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James Salywoda
10-24-2008, 09:17 PM
American Bittern
Southern, California

You just don't get many oppt. with this species in flight and I was sure happy when this bird popped
I really like the background colors they compliment this bird quite well.

Nikon D300 AFS600 F4 1.4 TC

Thanks For Looking
Jim
Doug Brown
10-24-2008, 09:19 PM
Awesome Jim!!! What else can I say!
Judy Lynn Malloch
10-24-2008, 09:24 PM
Incredible capture of a very elusive bird. To capture him in flight is simply awesome James. Big Congratulations and the color , detail and eye contact are superb. Love this one James.
Ramon M. Casares
10-24-2008, 09:29 PM
These guys are anything but easy in flight, not only the BG compliments the bird but the pose, the light and comp, the sharpness and detail are simply outstanding James! Some noise reduction would help, but it is, as presented a terrific shot! Congratulations!
James Salywoda
10-24-2008, 09:38 PM
These guys are anything but easy in flight, not only the BG compliments the bird but the pose, the light and comp, the sharpness and detail are simply outstanding James! Some noise reduction would help, but it is, as presented a terrific shot! Congratulations!

Thanks For Comments!! Here it is with noise reduction in bg only
Ramon M. Casares
10-24-2008, 09:48 PM
WOW.. now I am just speachless.. love the repost, that is exactly what I was talking about, it is amazing the difference that it makes! Thanks for taking in count my comment! Look just great, again, congratulations!
Mike Cameron
10-24-2008, 09:53 PM
Wow! Fantastic job on this photo. I've never actually seen one in flight.
Judy Lynn Malloch
10-24-2008, 10:01 PM
Awesome repost James. Love this image !!!!!
Rob Lavoie
10-24-2008, 10:45 PM
Wow, this is outstanding. Colors, subject, wing position and details.
Don Lacy
10-25-2008, 07:22 AM
A wonderful Image.
bill kominsky
10-25-2008, 07:59 AM
We very very rarely see these birds but on occasion we do, but this one is absolutely MAGNIFICENT James, I just cannot stop looking at this image.

Bill
Manos Papadomanolakis
10-25-2008, 09:40 AM
Killer eye contact and bg!!!
Indranil Sircar
10-25-2008, 12:37 PM
Simply outstanding!
Mark Schmitt
10-25-2008, 02:00 PM
Publish it!! Can't say anything more than what has been said.
Judd Patterson
10-25-2008, 03:01 PM
Stunning image of an American Bittern in flight. How did you get so fortunate to have it fly in such nice light. Wonderfully sharp and detailed with a complimenting background. Awesome James!
Jose Suro
10-25-2008, 03:59 PM
Outstanding image. The light is glorious and the capture crystal. Excellent!

Jose
Juan Aragonés
10-27-2008, 10:01 AM
Superb flight James. I have never seen one of this guys (well, the european species, of course) in flight. You did a fantastic job capturing this one under such a nice light and a sweet BG. The eye contact and wing downstroke are great. thanks for sharing this beauty
Jonathan Michael Ashton
10-28-2008, 03:06 AM
A beautiful shot and such complimentary colours. The exposure is excellent and you have captured such wonderful detail, congratulations. If this bird is as elusive as the European one then you truly have caught a gem of a shot.:)

Jon