BCNH Fishing.

[Karl Egressy]

I found it fascinating watching this bird fishing. Sometimes it stays motionless for a long time just watching the water.
Other time, like on this picture, gets more involved, puts his beak into the water and wiggles its tongue
to attract fish or frogs or baby turtles.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D MIV
Canon 500 f 4.0 L IS II.
ISO 800
f 8.0
1/1600 s

[Marina Scarr]

This is an impressive image, Karl. The details are just outstanding. The bird pops right out of the frame!!! Super pose and environment.

[James Shadle]

Marina said: The bird pops right out of the frame!!!
I thought the same thing!

It almost looks like a studio shot the lighting is so even. I see a bit of a shadow, was it overcast?

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice scene and colors, Karl.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Karl, excellent detail, and just love your low shooting angle. Great eye, and great that we can see his tongue inside his beak. Well captured.

[Karl Egressy]

Marina said: The bird pops right out of the frame!!!
I thought the same thing!

It almost looks like a studio shot the lighting is so even. I see a bit of a shadow, was it overcast?

Thanks James. The weather was ideal for shooting at this location; it was light overcast with white clouds.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Indeed looks like a studio shot, Karl. Excellent image quality and execution. Terrific image.

[Randy Stout]

Karl:

Very nicely captured, and agree on the pop. The colors work well together.

Nice choice on f/stop

Cheers

Randy

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of heron in very nice environment. Love the pose, beautiful colors,red eye and details.

Regards,
Satish.