Boat-billed Heron

[Katie Rupp]

Another interesting bird from Costa Rica; this Boat-billed Heron was back under some low-hanging vines and vegetation next to a pond and seemed to pose for me for a few minutes. C&C encouraged and greatly appreciated.

Canon 1dm3; f5.6, 1/25; Av +1; ISO 640; 500f4 and 1.4tc; no flash

[Lorant Voros]

Wow. I can never get this guy out in the open. It is always hidden among the mangrove.

Like the pose, detail and nice BG. I wish there was a bit more DOF. 1/25 exposure time and it is still sharp. Nice work, Katie.

Lorant

[Stu Bowie]

I havent seen one of these guys before. Interesting looking bill, and I can see where the name comes from. TFS.

[arash_hazeghi]

Interesting comp and interesting bird!!! like the pose and details

[Dan Woodward]

What an intresting bird, first for me. Love tthe detail @ contrasting BG. Well done.

[Greg Basco]

Katie, I think this is really well done. Love the comp, the exposure, and the sharpness.

Cheers,
Greg

[Daniel Cadieux]

Neat bird, and sharpeness looks great for such low SS. With the eyes perfectly sharp I am OK with the DOF. Warming up the colour temp a bit could be good as I feel the image a bit bluish overall.

[Doug Brown]

That's as good a look at a Boat-Billed Heron as I've ever gotten Katie. You made the most of the opportunity, with good sharpness and great eye contact. I love their big eyes!

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Katie, Nicely captured! Nice and sharp where it counts with a clean background of complimentary color. I love the eye contact. I congratulate you on your technique. To be able to get this quality at 1/25 of a sec. is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[Dan Brown]

Great job Katie! wish I'd been there! Like the BG and detail at the low ss, Dan

[Katie Rupp]

Thank you, all; glad you enjoyed him. This species was at the top of my list for this year's trip since I really messed-up my chance at it last year...I'm a happy camper.

[John Chardine]

Katie- what a thrill to see this bird. Ever since I was a kid this bird held a special place.

Your image really shows off the species beautifully. Agree withe prevous comment. The only thing I would add is that I think the right eye could be lightened a bit.

[Steve Canuel]

A unique and interesting bird. A very nice portrait, I like the head angle and look you captured.

[Keith Bauer]

Katie: Really nice image of this guy. Wouldn't change a thing. You nailed the exposure and I like the composition very much. Fun trip and great traveling with you again.