Bittern

One from today.

Phil.

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My first reaction was that the bird was too small in the frame and too low in the frame, but the longer I look at this the more I like it. You have shown the bird in its environment, and that long, thin shape fits the subject beautifully. An absolute cracker.

David

Couldn't really make my mind up either, think I echo David's comment - the longer I look at it the more I like it. It is generally how I see Bittern - and I usually think - too far away to take. This proves me wrong

Hi Phil,

a lovely shot which shows the Bittern in its enviroment and the long thin frame suits it

I like the framing, and the overall effect as a picture, but it appears a little soft on my monitor.

Is it quite a large crop?

Like it Phil, especiall;y the frozen reed tops.

I'll try and ring you before the week is out too if I get a moment!



Mark

Very clever Phil, like it!

Des

An original composition which works very well imo. I have yet to see a Bittern but believe they are skulkers and difficult to spot. This tells the tale perfectly.

This image shows how the bittern blends in with it environment which is also on show here.
A different comp which has worked well.

Lee

Works nicely for me too, and shows what a master of disguise they are, a very nice environmental shot imho.

Fran

Lovely habitat shot of this Bittern!
The composition works well too.

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

a striking composition. I think I'd prefer it with a bit more space on the right but I do like this. The frosty feel adds to the image.

Matt

Love it Phil!

David

Hi Phil
I really like this, it's a beautiful bird in a beautiful setting and I think this is how bitterns look their best, as part of their habitat. The soft, muted, frosty light gives that extra dimension also
Good stuff

Phil over the years you have put some belting shots up on this forum but I have got to say it but this is without doubt one of your finest images well done you git

Danny

Now that is just superb. Great colour palette and light to die for

had to come back to this a couple of times, it's grown on me, great habitat shot of a very shy creature, great camouflage they have and you've captured this superbly

cheers

Colin

Hello Phil.

Excellent enviroment shot and love the way the Bitten is looking at those frosty read heads.

Composition works a treat for me.

Nice bittern shot.

Ian

Lovely and well composed shot. I like it very much.

This shot works for me too, a well considered and excecuted composition that tells a wider story of the Bittern's place in it's environment; very nice indeed!