Juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron

[EricD]

Had to sneak up on this guy near sunset.......

 

[reznap]

Damn... that's sharp for 550mm...
Must be a nice lens. Looks like you know how to use it.

Great shot!

 

[icassell]

Very nice image, Eric. I have a bunch of BCNH images, but I've never seen a juvi. Did you use fill flash for this or is that natural light?

 

[EricD]

Very nice image, Eric. I have a bunch of BCNH images, but I've never seen a juvi. Did you use fill flash for this or is that natural light?

Natural light, I prefer not to use flash on wildlife! Lighting was perfect near sunset and the background was completely in the shade giving a nice spot light effect on the bird.

 

[icassell]

I agree. Great lighting and that "spotlight" effect made me wonder about fill (like with a Better Beamer). Nice work!

 

[carlos91]

great capture

 

[jtee]

Thats a very nice shot ,Excellent light and a great pose .