Common Nighthawk

[Greg Morris]

This picture was taken in June of 2015 during the middle of the day. It was my first sighting of a Common Nighthawk and the only one I've seen to this point sitting on a fence post.

7DII, 500 f4L, 1/1600 @ f4, ISO 200, about 50% crop from original

Thanks in advance for any C&C,
Greg

[Carolyn Arnesen]

Greg, How fortunate you were to see this bird perched. This is a beauty. I like how the background colors complement the bird. Nice comp. Looks sharp, but I find myself wanting to get closer to see more detail. I don't mind the perch. I hope to see this bird some day. So far, I've only seen it in low light, flying overhead at a distance. TFS

[kevin Hice]

Greg lovely shot. I would have never guessed in the middle of the day. It would have been nicer if you could have been closer for more detail.
I shot one in the middle of the day but it was laying down got quite close. They seem pretty tame but never could get a good head angle going away. The background is superb in your photo.Like how it compliments the post and birds natural colors.

[Tim Foltz]

Hi Greg, I would have liked to see a little bit tighter crop if you have the room, and I would lighten some of the shadows just a bit also.
Nice BG. Nice find, I've never seen one in person.

-Tim

[Celeste Estevez]

Hello Greg,

Thanks for sharing this perched beauty. I've only seen them at dusk. Beautiful color palette in the background to complement the bird. Agree with the others about a bit tighter of a crop if you can manage it.

-Celeste