Courtship

Attachment 126639



C&C are welcome! Shot taken at Viera Wetland a month ago.

• Camera NIKON D3S
• Focal Length 600mm
• Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
• Aperture f/5.6
• ISO/Film 800

Great HA on both - the bird on the left has a real inspecting the gift look to it. The clear view of the eye on the incoming bird is a big plus and I like the stick it is bringing in with the root system visible and present. Nice light and I like the underwing detail and the dappled lighting in the underwing. I would be very happy with this image and there are no nits from me.

This is a killer image, Troy. Love the action and behavior and the fact that you can see everything so well including the nest. I might consider a little more sharpening of both birds.

It's nice to see that you are once again a BPN member!

Troy,

I saw the thumbnail and I said "Viera Wetlands". I need to get back there! This is very nicely captured as it's very rare to get both head angles in one photo.

Also, thanks for joining BPN. I would click on your links bc I knew something good was coming up, but man it sure is nice to see the thumbnail first!

Miguel

What a nice image. As mentioned good HA from both birds, I like the composition and the great landing pose of the incoming bird. Good to have you back.:-)

Nice dynamic image. Agree the birds could use a little more sharpening.

Stunning shot! Love the pose on both!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Great behavioral pose bringing in nesting material. Exposure looks good but they are lacking feather detail especially in the neck. I agree with the others, a bit more sharpening. Nice capture.

Thank you all. I will do a bit more sharpening. I shoot Neutral with Nikon and I always afraid of over sharpening. Glad to be back.

Great action shot. I wish it were mine.

Nice action shot!

A wonderful shot, Troy. You caught the incoming heron at the best possible point--perfectly separated from the awaiting heron. The large twig being delivered adds to the interest, and both birds have great head angles.