Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · CSNP

American Bittern

Discussion

3 replies
Posted by Rob Graham on April 20, 2007 at 9:04 AM
American Bittern
It was a beautiful Wednesday night at Quivira NWR. I saw several American Bitterns, and a couple even posed :). Here is one taken later in the evening. Comments/critiques welcome. 30D, 300mm + 1.4x tcon, full frame.

thanks,Rob
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 21, 2007 at 9:20 AM
Hi Rob, I really like this pose! The bittern is a bird I've never seen before and looks really interesting. It's colorations fit perfectly into the environment you'be captured here. Nice sidelight and a well executed shot too! Glad you had a great night at Quivera! :wavey:
Posted by Dominic Rossetti on April 22, 2007 at 5:22 PM
Rob, I love the S-curve and the dramatic side lighting. Good tight comp but still enough room for good spacing. Very well executed.
Posted by Bill Dark on April 23, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Nice work, Rob. What an interesting looking creature! Great light and pose - a really fine shot all around.