Black-crowned Night Heron

[Kerry Perkins]

Looks like junior is sporting the grownup plumes. Captured in late afternoon/early evening light. Pretty severe crop.

1D4, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/5.6@1/500 ISO 800 WB 4900K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash

[Jerry van Dijk]

Very cute! I do feel there's a little too much room on top. I'd try a square crop, I think it will suit the bird.

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Kerry,

Love the perch and subjects pose - might cut from the top. Beautiful eye and use of subtle colors - nice catch my friend.

[KevinStohlgren]

Great shot. I like the soft lighting. I like the perch but my eye is drawn to it more than the bird. I think a square crop with some off the top and bottom might focus more on the bird.

[Kerry Perkins]

Thanks guys! I did try several alternate crops and didn't like them as much... The main issue is that I can't stretch the pixels any farther without killing the IQ.