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Pantanal: Tiger heron about to scratch his head

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Posted by Paula Graham on March 24, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Pantanal: Tiger heron about to scratch his head

Standing on the dusty Pantaneira, watching countless storks, this Tiger heron suddenly appeared and sat on the fence post for a while overlooking the swamp area, filled with cayman! Wonderful looking birds these and it was my last chance to get a pic of one. I have not cleaned or cloned anything but could do so if the perch offended to much as it is. Should I sharpen it more?

D2x, 200-400, 1/200 at F/4, Iso 320, tripod
Raw, PS Cs3

Posted by Paul Inglis on March 24, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Hi Paula,

I like as it is (no striking bright spots). Sharpening is a personal thing and for me this looks great! Lovely and interesting pose of an amazing subject! At least we know what it's thinking!

Posted by Andy Astbury on March 24, 2008 at 6:34 PM

Now that's a hair-do

What a cracking looking bird Paula

For a 720jpeg Paula it looks fine - nice one

Posted by jack chapman on March 24, 2008 at 7:07 PM

very nice the colours and bird are great

Posted by John Robinson on March 25, 2008 at 5:00 AM

Yes - looks about right to me .
JohnR

Posted by Matt Cole on March 25, 2008 at 5:46 AM

looks good to me too and certainly not a bird I've seen before! Nicely captured.

Matt

Posted by Rene de Heer on March 25, 2008 at 4:26 PM

Nice image Paula, looks like the perch has been used before!

Rene de heer

Posted by eric weight on March 26, 2008 at 1:13 AM

That's a weird looking bird Paula. It's a fine shot, but I would imagine these birds are difficult as that eye is so lost on the colouration.

Eric

Posted by John Chapman on March 27, 2008 at 7:20 AM

Nice capture Paula.
John

Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on March 27, 2008 at 7:22 AM

Hi a great looking bird and a cool image.

Phil.