Juv. BCNH

Gallery: AvianPosted February 2, 2011127 views15 comments

Found this BCNH looking around for some food which is becoming increasingly scarce with the continued snow and ice storms on a weekly basis. Hope it makes it through this particularly tough winter.

Nikon D300s 300 f4 +1.7X TC HH from car
f/8
1/1250s
ISO 400

Full Frame, adjustments in ACR, levels adjustments in CS5 on 27" iMac

- Luke

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 2, 2011 at 8:34 PM

Really like the snowy/icy setting for the species and the stepping off pose.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 2, 2011 at 8:54 PM

Nice sharpness on the bird in this shot Luke. I like the overall comp too. Yes, a tough winter for sure for man and beast.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 2, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Hi Luke

A very interesting capture. the pose, detail and color are very good

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

This is nice and I like the pose. I also liked the one before in your blog. Sharon

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 2, 2011 at 11:18 PM

Nice & sharp Luke, like the way the bird's stepping down in this tentative manner..
Great snowy scene too. Tried shooting birds as they drank through holes in the ice today, mixed results..Very cold here in Central Texas right now

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Comment posted by KC Choo on February 3, 2011 at 12:05 AM

Love the habitat and the bird's position.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 3, 2011 at 1:16 AM

A beauty, Luke.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

Great detail in the larger image Luke. Like the almost tentative step off the ice

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 3, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Very nice Luke. I like the transition between snow pack and marsh!

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

really nice, Luke. great detail, nice action. I'm enjoying your herons in the snow. only nit for me is minor--I'd prefer a little less on top and a little more on the bottom.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Nice shot, Luke.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Dottie Short on February 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM

I've never seen a juvenile BCNH. I can appreciate the tentative step in the water, as we are in the grips of winter in Texas. The neutral colors blend nicely with the surroundings, and I like the way the BG completes the story. Nice composition and sharpness.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on February 3, 2011 at 5:20 PM

Good looking image, Luke. I like your composition and the lighting on this looks great, nice one.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 3, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Luke,

I really like this. I love how the heron is stepping off of the snow onto the vegetation, the snowy background, light, sharpness, exposure & details. It conveys the challenge birds deal with on a daily basis very well.

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Comment posted by David Williams on February 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

The bird even looks cold, Luke. Love the intent look and the step down.

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