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Bittern-Botaurus Stellaris

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Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 20, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Bittern-Botaurus Stellaris
Hi Guys,

Went out to look for Bitterns today as there was still some ice left on the streams and canals over here. Got lucky after searching for a few hours and found this well camouflaged guy... :smile:

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon Eos 1D Mark3
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec
Aperture: F 8
Exposure mode: AV
Exposure compensation: - 1/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: -
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: AI Focus
ISO: 800
Lens: Canon 600mm F4
Focal length:780 mm (incl. crop factor)
On beanbag from car window
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Bibble Pro/Adobe Photoshop CS4

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Posted by John Robinson on January 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Good one. Just like they are !
Cheers
JR
Posted by Chris Johnstone on January 20, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Hey Jeroen,

I really like this. The foreground isn't too distracting when you know how well these bird's camouflage is. The saturation is just right too. It gives a crisp cold feeling about it. Just what I conjure up when I image this bird's habitat.

Chris
Posted by Ray on January 20, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Well spotted, you have shown it to perfection in its habitat. Nice one.
Posted by Mark Sisson on January 20, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Cracking enviro shot Jeroen - well stalked.

:toast:

mark
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 20, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Hi Jeroen, well stalked and the best posted to date! Great natural colours. :toast: :toast:

Steve
Posted by Paul Ashton on January 20, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Splendid shot Jeroen. Welcome to the "I photographed a Bittern Club". Very exclusive.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 20, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your comments so far!
To Julian: It was taken near the Amalia hide at Spookverlaat near Bodegraven/ The Netherlands.
To Paul: I was allready a member.. :wink: :biggrin: NOw make sure you come with me next time to join the club!.. :razz:

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Barry Southon on January 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Jeroen

Well spotted what a great shot.

Barry :wink:
Posted by John Chapman on January 21, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Great capture Jeroen. :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 21, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Amazed you managed to see it-great natural camo

Dave :toast:
Posted by Lee Newman on January 21, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Great enviroment shot. well seen &well taken.

Lee
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 22, 2009 at 2:12 AM
This is indeed a great environmental shot, Jeroen. Well done!
Posted by Paul Gibbs on January 22, 2009 at 4:35 AM
Very nice Jeroen, lovely shot showing it blending with the environment.