Tricolor in still water

[Bob Blanchard]

I ran into the IPT group yesterday morning out at little Estero, and hung out for a couple hours as we got some really nice light from the post early morning fog. It was a quiet day at Little Estero, but still plenty of fantastic opportunities. this Tricolor was kind of hanging out away from the group. He did, however, provide some really elegant poses in fantastic light. I particularly liked this one where he flared his crown just a bit.

Canon 50D, 70-200 f/2.8L zoom at 140mm, f/4, 1/1000, ISO 400, + 4/3 EV, hand held

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Stunning image Bob. Really love the beautiful simplicity of this one and the raised crown and pose really make this. Thanks for sharing this beautiful image with us.

[Art Kornienko]

Very nice lighting, agree with the pose, not sure if I like the reflection of the legs at the bottom though.

[Robert Amoruso]

THe BG is perfect Bob, but I like how you got his crest out.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The crest makes this one for me. I also like the pose and composition. I might sharpen the bird a bit more.

[Don Thompson]

Beautiful picture Bob. It proves you don't have to always have a super-telephoto to get a great image.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I have no complains at all!

This bird, presented as you have done, looks great.
Really nice image.