American Bittern In Flight.

[Daniel Cadieux]

When I heard this fella "booming" in the reeds I put on the audio to see if it would approach. After a few seconds it took flight and offered a couple of quick opportunities before going back down.

Canon 7D + 500mm f/4 II, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/2500s., f/5.6, ISO 800, natural light, handheld, added canvas left and below.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Daniel, cool flight shot, killer BKG.

TFS
Steve

[Raybel Robles]

Very nice image. Sharp and in focus where it needs to be with a superb background. We have Least Bitterns here but they are a nightmare to find much less to get close to. Someday, someday! :)

[Richard Flack]

Wow Dan, do I wish this image was mine :). Cracker shot and superb BG. The far wing could have been better positioned i.e. giving a clearer view of the head but this really doesnt distract from what is the best image of this bittern I have seen.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Daniel stunning flight shot with a very pleasing BG .
Like the color palette and the overall tones and contrast , if this was mine i might sharpen it a fraction more .

Great job all around , TFS Andreas

[John Robinson]

Grand flight shotdaniel and I love that Back Ground. Well done
John

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the flight angle, BG and composition. Nice image Daniel.

[Karl Egressy]

Great flight short of this elusive bird, Daniel.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Fantastic background and excellent photo overall for me.