Bittern

[Paul Lagasi]

I was lucky enough a while back to catch this Bittern out in the open, head turn decent, nice eye contact as well. I had a chance to shoot two images, then he hightailed it into the woods.

D300
Nikon 300 2.8
iso - 500
1/500
f4.5
+0.7
A.P.
handheld

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The setting might be busy but it is great that the bird is unobstructed, pose and eye contact look good, too. I might put the bird a bit further to the left in the frame.

[Jeff Parker]

I'll ditto Axel, crop a little on the left, good eye contact and pose. A bird in it's habitat.

[Harshad Barve]

Classic bittern pose Paul , VWD
TFS

[Raymond Barlow]

nice one Paul, I am still wishing for my first chance a this bird!, congrats.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good sighting Paul! I agree with a bit more of a crop at left, but I really like this habitat image. We usually see these in a marshy/reedy setting, so it is nice to see something different.

[Paul Lagasi]

Thanks everyone, really appreciate the feedback