Black-crowned Night Heron

[Bob Thompson]

2nd September 2009, Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

Canon 5D Mark 2 and Canon 400mm f5.6 lens

I know a lot of you would like a head turn but this bird was more concerned about looking at the landing zone than turning around for me

Bob

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Too bad that he didn't do you the favor to turn around. :) I like the pose, perch and BG. If the bird is a regular maybe you will get another chance and maybe a better light angle, too.

[Connie Mier]

This is beautiful, I actually like the wing positioning and seeing the tail feathers.

[Keith Bauer]

I like this very much. Position of the bird is very nice on this as it allows a different view. The light and contrast between the wings and the background is very nice.

[carole wiley]

I like the light and perspective on this one. Different HA and light direction would have changed the image completely and I love this one as is.

[Peter Wallack]

Turning around would have ruined the wing detail and graceful sculptured presentation. Hey you all---I thought this was the forum to drop the rules and think about what was really there.

[KK Hui]

Bob,
I like the pose as well as the light which makes it looks dramatic. I just wished for a slight head turn your way; not turn around as suggested ...