Ready...

Gallery: AvianPosted June 2, 2013134 views9 comments

...to hunt, maybe? This Black-crowned Night Heron might be resting as far as I know! Very exciting to see this bird, have it close and get a decent shot. Seldom do the three come together for me in bird photography! Keep on trying, I will.

Taken at Malheur NWR in the wilds of SE Oregon. Feels like you're at the end of the world out there. Wonderful!
GH-3, Lumix 100-300 @ 300 ( 35 mm equiv. = 600mm ); HH from car window; f 8, 1/400, ISO 400.

Thanks for viewing; appreciate to know what you think.

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9 comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on June 2, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Very nice Catherine, a lot to like about this shot - love that big red eye and I love how the plume lays across the back and is lit up. Nice over the shoulder look, interesting perch and I like the texture in the water - well done.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 2, 2013 at 9:16 PM

NIce reflection of the legs, I like the light on the red eye and the subtle colors of the water are nice as well

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on June 2, 2013 at 10:55 PM

I love the night heron's Catherine and this is a wonderful capture. I love the pose, clarity and compositon. A really great shot, Congrats!

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 2, 2013 at 11:57 PM

Sweet shot Catherine and from the car window,
Good to know you can drive to the End of the World . . .
You nailed this shot in all respects,
Well Done . . .

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 3, 2013 at 4:03 AM

Sweet!! Great pose, and you got the plume in perfect position.
Tack-sharp, and the water is excellent.
Way to go!
Sandy

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Comment posted by LeRoy Gunderson on June 3, 2013 at 8:42 AM

Very nice. I really like the pose and that red eye sets it off.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Excellent, Catherine. Very good composition with the log across the bottom corner and a nice pose from the Heron. Even the direction of the ripples works. Malheur is one of my very favorites. I need to get back there.

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Comment posted by May Haga on June 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Love the red eye and the plume down his back. Love the water.
All around great image.
May

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on June 5, 2013 at 9:43 PM

Nice soft light on a good looking subject. I need to get back up there too.

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