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Was fortunate to get many images of the Black Crowned
Night Heron this morning. A rarity and treat here in
NW Louisiana.....to get so close!
Full frame, 400mm w/1.4X, ISO 400, 1/320, f/8 on a beanbag.
Notice there are no shadows....it was very dull and cloudy
http://i40.tinypic.com/21ew4rs.jpg
Cloned some twigs as suggested by Axel(visible in post below)
There is another of the feeding behavior here:
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=33676
Thanks for looking in and any c/c
Dave:
Very nice. The light allowed for wonderful detail in both the dark and light areas. The eye of course is great. Sharpness is good for me, stem to stern. Great feet too.
Perhaps the smallest amount too tight for me, but since he is already crouched down, its just a matter of taste.
Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Randy
Great details and the soft light really helped here. I also like the pose and might give it a bit more room if you have. In the upper left is some darker diagonal line, maybe an OOF branch?
The overcast conditions really worked for you here Dave. Excellent exposure, and pin sharp. I like the posture, and well done on getting him FF.
I like the pose and water. That red eye is mesmerizing. Well done! :)
Wonderful pose Dave. I always love their red eyes. The duckweed on the legs and the small perch add a nice touch too.
thank you for input friends, and yes Axel that is an oof branch.....should have fixed it.
And Stuart, a bit more direct light would have made some small shadow to enhance detail,
but I love the 50+ keeper images I have
I like this image a lot, Dave. The pose, even light, sharpness, and clean fore- and background make this a winner. I don't seem to have much luck with these guys. :(
Hi Dave!
Beautiful details, even to the gradient texture of the water. I really like the effect, and it makes me wonder what is beneath. I like it a lot!
You nailed it. :) I like to see them turn out like that.
again, thank you for all the input....a joy to shoot this one
