Whistling Heron

Gallery: AvianPosted March 11, 2013228 views11 comments

Here's another heron from our Argentina trip of a couple years ago. The Whistling Heron makes a loud noise that I would describe more as a deep honking than a whistle. This is one instance where not including the virtual legs works better because there is a mass of vegetation there and it would just reduce the impact of the subject. 80% of the original.

7D 500F4 1.4x 1/1000 F7.1, iso 500

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11 comments

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

Nice light and a great pose, Nate. I think I'd be tempted to take a bit off the right.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 11, 2013 at 11:03 PM

Sweet shot, Nate. I assume this is a close relative of the capped heron, given the blue facial markings and the long head feathers. Very nicely done here. The composition and crop work for me.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 12, 2013 at 6:41 AM

Wow, very cool heron species. Love the calling pose and the long head plumes. Comp works fine for me.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on March 12, 2013 at 7:29 AM

Great facial colours, nice pose. Composition works fine. Given the bird's height there is inevitably going to be some empty space on one side or other but in this case it serves to highlight the birds not detract from it.

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 12, 2013 at 7:52 AM

Great calling pose of this beautiful heron Nate

Nice light, excellent sharpness and pleasing composition too.

Sweet One!!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 12, 2013 at 8:05 AM

I agree, no 'virtual legs' required for this 'honker'

Very nice!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on March 12, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Love this handsome fellow Nate. His whistling pose is complimented so well with the habitat and OOF BG a great composition.

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 12, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Very nice composition and setting to this. I like the open beak and the blue around the eye. Nice job in getting this shot Nate.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on March 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Hello Nate

Not Familiar with this Bird, but look like an interesting Guy! The Larger Version, is a MUST SEE. Great Sharpness & Eye Expression with the Natural Catch Light! Head Feathers flying give a feeling of Action, and open mouth while calling out makes a Compelling Image.

PS.... Congrats on your Winning Image in the International Chasing the Light recent Competition !!

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 13, 2013 at 2:10 AM

Nice bird and comp Nate

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Danny on March 14, 2013 at 6:53 AM

LOL, this one brings a smile

Fine shot and good timing to catch this one sqwaking away.

All the best and nicely done.

Danny.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 165 Posts, 1345 Comments