Black crowned night heron

Albuquerque, New Mexico.
50D, 1/200 at f8.0
300mm ISO400

Lens EF300mm F2.8 IS

Great portrait of a great bird, one of my favorites, detail, eye contact and BG marvelous, thank you for sharing.

Bill

Great feather detail and eye colour. Light is a bit harsh and from the right so not making the most of that brilliant eye. Would prefer not to be looking down on the bird so much.