Hiding in plain sight

Gallery: AvianPosted December 19, 2012182 views5 comments

I don't think I have posted this image here before. I shot this last spring from a blind. I took a series of images of this bittern and this was my favorite. I particularly like how the bittern's colors and markings from its feet to head blend with the background in its habitat.

Techs: 1D3/100-400mm@400mm, 1/200s@F5.6, ISO1000.

Thanks for looking.

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5 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 19, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Interesting to see how well the bittern blends into the environment. Just a slight more eye contact or head turn would of really made the shot for me, nice job in spotting this, way to go.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 19, 2012 at 1:27 PM

This is a bird photo forum not a weed and grass forum. Where is the bird??

Seriously, nice shot of an example of natures camoflage. The bird really blends in well. Nicely captured.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 20, 2012 at 7:05 AM

Love this. Great shot of this bird doing what it does a lot.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 24, 2012 at 2:12 PM

this is great, Govind. love how well the bird blends in and the nice look at its plumage.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 26, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Perfect example of natures camouflage, and the birds pose seems to enhance this 'blending'.
Hope you had a great Christmas Govind, Happy New Year!

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