Aim..focus..grab.

[Jay Shah]

While waiting for the star subject, common kingfisher, this yellow bittern helped to pass the time. Here, it struck an interesting pose with eyes locked on to the prey, so I thought it is worth developing the image and sharing it.

Nikon D500, 600 mm F4 + 1.4 TC
1/160, f8, ISO 400.

[Jay Ing]

This is not tit-for-tat comment... don't know how you find so many great subjects... really like the treatment and unusual pose.

[Isaac Grant]

This is excellent. Love the pose and how it's hidden behind the foliage. This is really cool.

[Mike Poole]

'Our' Bitterns this side of the pond rarely give this kind of out in the open opportunity, so this is a real treat for me to see. Great pose, and I love the extra interest from the plant.

Mike

[Jay Shah]

Thank you Jay.

[Jay Shah]

Thanks Isaac and Mike. I guess since bittern must be feeling neglected so does strike some interesting poses. Only down side is it stays close to water, so you are shooting down which make BG a bit too busy.

[Arthur Morris]

Beautiful bird and light and sharp and a neat pose and leaf!

with love, artie

[Jay Shah]

Thank you Artie. Means a lot coming from you.

[Arthur Morris]

Thank you Artie. Means a lot coming from you.

YAW Jay. I can only call 'em like I see 'em :)

with love, artie

[Daniel Cadieux]

Way cool, with an interesting perch. Quite the concentration on this fella too. I love the near leg poking through some feathers. The black area behind the subject is bad luck, but this image rocks nonetheless.

[Jay Shah]

Thanks Daniel.