Melanistic Green Heron

Pretty cool find. I just want to reach in there and pluck that one feather out though.

It is neat seeing this morph. The detail shows in the larger version, but I'm still inclined to bump the exposure up half a stop or so. I think that could get it to sing without jeopardizing the detail in that odd white feather. I do like this angle of view over your last post. Second wish would be for a little more room on the left so it isn't quite as tight, though I see your full frame. I'd still like to have a shot of this morph let alone one this nice in my files.

Thank you Charlie.

Thank you Rick. I edited the image with LightRoom and then edited the BG with lights and darks, removing the green plant. Cloned more room to the left too.

updated the larger photo

http://natureshues.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/melanisticgreenheron061.jpg

John, I do like the brighter version better. The iridescence in those feathers starts to show much better.

Very wild looking Green Heron. The one white feather seems out of place, but that is what makes it so interesting as well. Very cool shot John. I do wish it wasn't quite so tight in the frame, but at the same time, the tight frame does show off the unique coloration.

Thank you Rick.

Thank you Kurt.

A very nice look at the bird and the errant white feather, John. I find the greenery under the chin a bit distracting, and I'd like a bit more room. the yellow highlights in the eye and beak really look cool in this image. Just saw the repost-much better IMO.

Thank you Dennis.