Fluffed Up Night Heron

[Joe Senzatimore]

Taken this AM at Oceanside Marine Study Area. Lots of Night Herons , Both Yellow and Black Crown. Best at Low Tide.

400 ISO f8 at 1/800th
Fill at minus 2/3

[Fabs Forns]

Good shaking pose, Joe. I think it could go a bit darker and the weeds in the water are distracting.
Head angle is good and so is the EXP. More room at the bottom for virtual legs wouldn't hurt.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Fabs preety much said it for me, I would like to suggest for next time, if you can, get lower so BG will be better, light seems a tad harsh.
Congratulations, I love this species.

[Daniel Belasco]

Looks like an immature Yellow-Crowned.
Also looks like a jester of territory defense unless it really is a fluffing of the feathers.

Not a big fan of flash, especially in this situation (middle of day perhaps).

[Stu Bowie]

I like the fluffed feathers from his bath and shake. I agree with Fabs to darken the Heron. Always great to see the youngsters.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Agree with posts above. You may also want to run NR on the BG.