Y-Crowned NH w/ re-post

Gallery: AvianPosted May 12, 2011199 views11 comments

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

I just love these guys - they look like little old grumpy, unshaven men.
Florida

D300
200-400mm @ 400mm
Subject dist: 10.0m
1/1250 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Manual
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by David Schwaegler on May 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

I can see why you enjoy them -- lots of personality. Great shot.

Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 12, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Nice to see so much in the open. I like the raised foot. A bit mre DOF would have helped with the beak. Looks a little on the bright side.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on May 12, 2011 at 3:39 PM

Sandy,
your description of these birds makes me laugh.

You got a great expression and I really like the pose with the raised leg. Very nice comp.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Harris on May 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Sandy, Was your description of old, grumpy, unshaven men developed after you met me? lol. Nice to see this bird in the open and I love the cheeks.

Harry

Registered on August 2, 2010, 169 Posts, 741 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 12, 2011 at 4:45 PM

These are cool birds Sandy. I like the setting and the bird's position. In the larger version the head and beak look just a bit blurred. I might bring down the mid-tones a bit if this were mine.

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

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM

Cool, Sandy. I don't think I've ever seen one posted in this kind of pose. It does look awfully grumpy.

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

Comment posted by David Sparks on May 12, 2011 at 10:23 PM

Sandy:
Just took a look in the mirror. There is a resemblance. I would play with this one to try to get more contrast between the water and the bird.

Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 13, 2011 at 1:22 AM

Great photo. I'm coming late to this but must repeat that the raised leg adds so much pizazz. I too feel it slightly bright but love the shot alot.

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 13, 2011 at 1:42 AM

Awesome bird caught in a sweet pose. I like the two toned background. Nice work Sandy

Ken Archer

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 13, 2011 at 2:15 AM

Ok, a little darker:
Thanks -

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on May 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

The darker version has more contrast and pops a little. Now I am going to shave....

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments