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    As I've allude to in my previous post, I've just returned from a family vacation down in the Dominican Republic. Although I left the big lens home, I did pack a bag of gear, including my trusty old 100-400L. It felt like old times again using it on almost every morning, while the rest of the family slept in a little longer. It performed well enough, especially for tight portraits of the many tame (but wild and free) birds that were roaming the grounds we stayed at.

    The Tricolored Heron is my favorite heron species, and I had not photographed one since the day my 40D died back in 2011 during one of Artie's ITPs in Florida. My heart just about pumped right out of my rib cage when I saw this individual patrolling a pond right by the edge! The background swirls were caused by many ducks swimming very actively close by (mostly White-cheeked Pintails), with the red and yellow colours being from reflections of the colourful resort hotel rooms (blue and green being from sky and palms).

    Canon 7DII + 100-400L @400mm, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/400s., f/8, ISO 1600, natural light, handheld, small crop for comp, cleaned up the reflection in the eye.

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    I love shooting with that 100-400. It's so free and easy compared to either 500 or 600. Detail looks great and the water behind makes for a nice artistic effect.

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    Very nice. Love the painterly water background. Details look great. The old 100-400 still killing it.

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    looks great Dan!Beautiful colors and great looking feather details. Water is about as perfect as it gets. Love this one.

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    It is all about the water for me...Oh and the bird looks great.
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    Beautiful image. The colourful swirly water makes a super background for this bird. Nice colours on the bird and good detail on the feathers. The eye is lovely. Lucky to be able to get this close without too much effort.

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    My favorite heron too. And this is a lovely portrait of him. But it's the water that takes this over the top.

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    Glad you were able to get this outstanding image of your favorite heron! Love the water and the gorgeous eye!

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    Beautiful!!
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    This is all about the beautiful Monet-like water.
    Lovely portrait!
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    Amazing portrait and I love that almost watercolour like BG...Its superb! I am assuming breeding colours?

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    Thanks everyone!! Dumay, this individual is actually not in breeding plumage. The bill and the lores turn a beautiful blue when they are.

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    Wow that must be amazing to see...It's gorgeous already, maybe I will get to see one one day. Thanks for that info!

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    A BKGR to die for and the bird ain't bad either!

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