A common heron across much of Australia. Western Treatment Plant (Melbourne) a few weeks back.
D800, 300 2.8, 1.7TC, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO200.
Thanks, Greg.
What terrific light and an awesome setting. The bird is stunning against that blue, and has so many nice details in the feathers. Wish it had given you a tiny bit more head turn.
The first 2 things that caught my eye were wonderful light and striking water colour, dream setting for any image
the bird is nice , exposed good and composed nicely
Very nice!! The vivid colours and low angle are very appealing. Nice "island" perch and water movement around it too. A better HA would have taken this over the top, and perhaps a bit of separation of the legs.