Black-Crowned Night Heron

[Paul Lagasi]

Got off work this morning at 6am and went to the local spot to see if any new migrants had arrived. While getting out my camera and binoculars, I caught movement out of the corner of my eye...this night heron had just caught a meal....didn't give me much time but manage to shoot a burst of 3 shots...kind of lucky, in focus..but hey I'll take it. Heron was in shade, very early light.
D300 handheld, 200-400 Vr off, F4.5, 1/250, ISO 1000

[Gus Cobos]

Fantastic image Paul,
Love the composition and the habitat. The reflection of the bird and the log is great...CONGRATS...:D

[david cramer]

I like this composition. Handheld with the 200-400? Nicely done.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Very good capture. Wish for a little better light as I'm sure you do as well. Just seems a bit flat.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hi Paul, I really dig the composition here. The darks could go darker though, especially on the heron itself. :-)

[Paul Lagasi]

Darkened up the photo..have to agre looks much better