Posted by Craig Strand on February 14, 2010 at 7:38 PM
It seems like I've posted nothing but bitterns lately, but that's what I've been seeing and they are a favorite bird as well. I like this different pose and straight on look. I had the F stop set high so I was disappointed with the DOF and was able to do some some sharpening on the end of the beak, which was OOF.
canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L USM
F/5.6 1/125 ISO 320
auto window beanbag rest
It's other worldly. The bird has an alien appearance. I get caught up looking at the eyes and warped appearance of his head and beak. Very cool.
Posted by Erik Lundh on February 14, 2010 at 9:00 PM
It kind of looks like his head is connected to his body up side down. I have looked at this for a while and I still can't quite figure it out.
Posted by Craig Strand on February 14, 2010 at 9:16 PM
I forgot to mention that this was cropped to make this vertical version. Here is the original which gives a bit more perspective in relationship of the head/neck to the body.
Posted by David Bostock on February 15, 2010 at 9:51 AM
I really like the straight on, in your face look here, Craig. I think the vertical crop works well too. I can see the illusion Erik mentions. Another fine shot of an interesting bird.
Posted by John Williams on February 18, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Another awesome bittern shot Craig, great perspective of how those eyes can look straight forward.. I love the vertical.
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