Awaiting His Return

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

The GBH has been photographed so much and one is always looking for a different pose. They are such gorgeous birds and I never get tired of watching and photographing them during the courting and nest building or any other time of the year although their interaction during the courting time is hard to surpass.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 400
1/2000, F7.1
manual

all comments are appreciated. Thanks !

[Ramon M. Casares]

Hi Judy, I love the pose, wind feel and detail on this one, I don't mind the branches as she is perched on the nest, but I would try to remove the one branch that goes thru her neck. Congratulaitons!

[John Blumenkamp]

I like the wind-blown look you've captured here Judy... I don't mind the branches so much as it gives a great sense of setting and the environment for this cool bird.

[bill kominsky]

Hi Judy, I have to agree with all the above and certainly don't mind the branches it is what it is, and all
else about this image is great, pose, look, expression, and great detail, a beauty.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I definitely like the feathers blowing all about the place. Sure is different and nicely composed in its habitat. :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the wind-blown plumage and eye contact and agree regarding the branch crossing the neck.

[Juan Aragonés]

Love the eye contact and the effect of the wind on the feathers. I agree about the branch overlapping the heron :-)