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    Finally we get some frost down here just when i thought winter was over... And with the frost my trusted old friend and favorite winter bird the Eurasian Bittern came out of it's cover again too. Here he is taking on the distinctive "pole-position" in order to blend in with his surroundings (wich does not always work..)

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    Very nice bird in habitat shot, love those eyes. You have given me an idea, I just might know where they might be around here!

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    Hi Jonathan,

    I am not that familiar in the UK but know that Potteric Carr might be a good place to start..
    Good luck and thanks for your reply.

    Jeroen Stel

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    Very nice environment image and the fact both ayes are visible make it compelling. Coloration looks great, I would personally have liked more DOF for the feet to be sharper. Otherwise a nice appealing image! TFS Jeroen!

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    Love the downward-pointing eyes (OK they point straight out here, but when it lowers its head...). The position of the bent reed in front is a bit of a shame. A very atmospheric shot.

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    Tough birds to get out in the open. This shows the habitat nicely, and I love the eyes. Too bad about the bent reed, but I guess it adds to the habitat.

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    Wonderful image. I really like the habitat here and just how those eyes pop. They draw you to the bird very nicely.
    Well done.

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    Nice environmental image Jeroen, depicting the birds behaviour beautifully.

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    amazing picture of this bird - i heard it a lot of times but never saw one exposed like this!
    the eye contact is great ...
    also visit your website many more great pictures you are showing - will be a frequent visitor now!

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    Thanks for your kind words guys! I agree about the bend reed stem but it's just their habitat and getting them out in the open is vey hard.

    greetings,

    Jeroen Stel

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    My favorite photo I've seen around here so far! What a wondrous shot of this terrific bird and its environs...kudos...

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    I like the unique pose, eyes and habitat. Well done Jeroen!

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    Excellent details and a nice alert pose, I am ok with all the stems except for the oof one that is broken in the foreground, you may want to try the content-aware heal brush in PS it might take it out

    well done TFS
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