Black Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

[Asif Khan]

Here's a Night Heron shot at Beidaihe (North east China). No changes, except for basic adjustments in lightroom and Noiseware Noise reduction in CS3. Appreciate your feedback and comments.


Camera: Nikon D3S
Lens: 600mm f4/G
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Exposure Time: 1/5000
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 320
Gitzo Tripod with WH200 <!-- / message -->

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[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and eye contact and would put the bird further to the right in the frame as it is a bit centered as presented. If it is not a heavy crop, I might sharpen the body a little.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Asif Agree with comments by Axel and would also suggest to brighten a bit more From the info seems the light was harsh but bird does not look that way !!! ... love the raised crest !!!

[Hilary Hann]

What a fascinating bird … would agree on trying to crop so that the bird is more on the right hand side. At first glance I thought the bird could do with brightening and sharpening a bit to lift it more.