" You cant land here"

[Stu Bowie]

A bit of interaction. The Black headed Heron was coming into land, and he obviously upset the Grey Heron who was minding two chicks. In reality, the BH Heron actually flew behind and landed close by. Taken at the grounds of the University of Pretoria.
I am off on a three day weekend tomorrow to the Kruger National Park. Gonna catch me some bears and tigers. I wish - LOL.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/2000
F/6.3
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held

[Brian Sartor]

Love seeing the two species together! The BH Heron looks good in terms of exposure and sharpness. The light seems a bit harsh especially evident around the nest.

[Doug Brown]

You got good eye contact from the adults and it's nice to see the chicks in the nest. I also like the open bill. I wish the wing position of the flying bird had been better.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks Brian and Doug.

Brian, regarding the light, I agree, I had to tone down the nest. This was actually taken at 8:05am.

[David Fletcher]

Good interaction Stu. Tack sharp and lovely details. Not bothered about wing position as if taken earlier, (nano sec, :)), bird position and interaction may not have been the same.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the poses and the timing!

[Hendri Venter]

A very well timed capture mate. I totally agree with Dave and think you made the most of the moment and conditions. I like the babes in the nest unaware of the possible danger.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Poses and timing are wonderful. Light a bit harsh as mentioned , but still a very nice capture. Not one to be passed up.

[denise ippolito]

Stuart, Nice interaction captured. Not a common shot and the chicks are a bonus. Good luck on your 3 day trip. I'll look for your posts in wildlife!:)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Too bad for you and me that we have such harsh light by 8am. I am in the same shoes. However, I'd much rather capture and image than miss out because I snub the light. It's already poor light for BPN standards here and it's barely past 7:30am Friday. Never mind. Keep at it bro.

Love the interaction and I am sure you would have gotten a better wing position from the heron had it not been applying the brakes. :)

take care in the bush and shoot lots (with your camera that is). :D

[Aidan Briggs]

Great interaction, exposure, and BG. Light is a tad harsh, but not bad. The only thing that bugs me is the lack of eye contact from the heron on the nest.

Well Done!

[James Salywoda]

Excellent family shot well captured Stuart your angle and composition works nicely here well done..

[Ramon M. Casares]

I wish for a better pose of the flying subject, but I loved the natural moment captured, grreat detail. COngratulaitons!

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all so much for the kind words.

[arash_hazeghi]

Very nice behavioral shot showing the nest, chicks are so cute! wish too for better wing position on the landing bird and slightly better HA of the perched one, but these are factors you can't control. Very nice shot. TFS

[Dave Barnes]

Like the double capture Stu. Good comp, detail and colour.