One Angry Juvi ( Green Heron)

[Karl Egressy]

I spent a few hours at the spot where you can expect Green Herons and Black-crowned Night Herons this time of the year.
There were two juvies chasing each other, probably siblings. One came so close that I could have touched it.
They did not develop a sense of fear yet.
This is full frame plus.
I added two inches horizontally to the original and as the very tip of the tail was clipped, I repaired it.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D M IV
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS II
ISO 800
f 8.0
1/500 s

[Satish Ranadive]

Karl,
This one of the extremely beautiful image, not only of Heron but of the others species of birds I have seen showing such beautiful expression.
Rest every thing is just perfect. Very nice PP work. I am speechless.No nits. Just Great !!!


Regards,
Satish.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Beautiful exposure and excellent timing, I also like the composition. I keep looking at the upper mandible - yes I think I would apply a little more sharpening towards the tip.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Karl! I like the expressive pose, details, perch, BG and composition. A couple of dust bunnies at the top over the head. Sounds like you are enjoying your time with the Herons.

[Richard Flack]

Awesome image Karl. Well done!

[Melissa Groo]

Excellent work, Karl. Isn't it wonderful when young birds allow us to get closer than the adults do? I love the intense pose, you can really feel her energy. My favorite part is how the breast feathers are sticking out, and the feathers on the head are puffed up. I like your comp a lot, and good job on the tail.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Just wonderful. So close to this elusive bird. Lucky you.

[Greg Oakley]

Another beauty of this species Karl!

[Frank Schauf]

Wonderful pose, colors and background.

[David Salem]

Wow Karl, another killer shot of this species. You must have some of the best files of Herons in town:) Well done

[arash_hazeghi]

great dynamic pose and colors. agree head needs a bit more sharpening

[Girish Prahalad]

excellent perch, pose & details. great job with the repair work.