Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

[Bill Dix]

Here's one from last summer at a heron rookery. Maybe a bit large in the frame, but there wasn't time to remove the TC when he flew onto a nearby perch. Slight crop from bottom and corresponding addition of canvas on the top. Just after sunrise.

D7200, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 1250, 1/1600s @ f/7.1 manual.

[Richard Flack]

I really like this Bill, beautiful light, great detail and unique pose. The dark, pleasing BG also helps the image pop. Very cool! Thanks for sharing

[annmpacheco]

Like this Bill, very nice. Love the open beak and tongue against the dark BG, really pops. Nice light and the eye is wonderful. I like your comp...TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice Bill, open beak and the tongue makes it more attractive!