Hidden Hunter

Gallery: AvianPosted February 12, 2013159 views10 comments

Another shot of my favorite local, an American Bittern on the hunt.

canon 7D
canon 600mm F4.L + 1.4 TC
F/8 +0.5 1/250 ISO 800
auto window beanbag rest

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Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 12, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Hello Craig, what a thrill to have the American and Eurasian species next to each other. I think both images are perfectly complimentary to each other. Great shot you have here of this sneaky hunter ! Well done ! Hans

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

another beauty, Craig. great pose, nice detail, excellent setting.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 12, 2013 at 9:23 AM

Love the similar colors and the composition is really nice as well

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM

A wonderful pose and amazing how they blend in so well. The first time I saw one I walked right by it. Nice job in getting this, way to go.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on February 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Very nice... what a treat to see Hans' photo and then yours

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on February 12, 2013 at 12:47 PM

I had one of these at my camp last year (northern ontario). I had to look it up because I had never seen one before. Love your comp and detail.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 12, 2013 at 11:01 PM

Nice pose, Craig. One I haven't seen before. I really like the palette in this image and the dof is spot on to emphasize the Bittern and still convey the habitat.

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 13, 2013 at 9:19 AM

An excellent bittern capture. Just including the head and neck works well for me. They do blend into their surroundings.
May

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 13, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Very nice - a great pose and composition.

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Comment posted by Verdon on February 13, 2013 at 12:57 PM

The large version is outstanding, great typical pose, well done!!!

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