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    Another bird that I had the pleasure to see and photograph for the fist time this year.

    I don't recall seeing a photograph of this specie here at BPN. This is a bird in its habitat and not a portrait.

    For this one I used

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    Hand held from a rocking boat!
    ISO 800
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    Fill flash
    DPP and PS CS6

    Thanks for looking and your input.

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    Very nice Juan Carlos - you have some cracking species there in CR! Typical bittern pose and I really like the yellowy grass in this

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    Yes, I agree with Greg, this is typical bittern pose and you catch it well. Like the composition and you resolve harsh light and shadow well. TFS & cheers! Miro

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    very nice image,sharp,nice bittern pose.

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    Excellent shot! Sweet light and background! Very nice composition too! TFS

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    Hi Juan, like the posture of the subject within the frame, quite a 'vibrant' setting. Background separates the subject nicely IMHO.

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    A new species for me!
    Nice environmental shot.
    Normally I would like to see more room at the bottom for the :virtual" feet and body but this works very well as is.
    Good IQ on the bittern and I like the mottled BG,
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    I like this very much Juan Carlos - a classic capture. I expect your bitterns are as shy and elusive as here. Love the environment. Well done. TFS. Ian

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    Awesome species and I love the environmental feel with the light filtering through the blades of grass. Excellent.

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    Love the setting, and I like the bittern's pose. Cropped just right at bottom - could use a tad more top and right if you have it, but still good as is.

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    Nice capture of this elusive species. I like the pose and the natural setting. Sharp and well exposed. Good job

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    Nice in habitat portrait, Juan.

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    Thanks guys for your comments. ;)

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