Posted by Craig Strand on February 22, 2012 at 11:46 PM
A fortunate morning today at the wildlife refuge, spotting 3 American Bitterns. I selected this image to crop (45% of original) as a portrait and for the Bitterns obvious concentration on finding his next meal.
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canon 7d
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/8 1/45 ISO 100
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR3, NIK's suite
Boy! That is a portrait of I-N-T-E-N-S-I-T-Y right there! Amazing shot and processing Craig. You really captured the look. Some might object to the reed crossing the end of the beak. I think it adds to the effect. NOTHING is going to distract this hunter from its mission!
Posted by Ned Fenimore on February 23, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Great capture! That is an intense stare!
Posted by Craig Strand on February 23, 2012 at 1:03 AM
Thanks Catherine and Ned for your comments. Catherine I should have notice how the forward reed over the beak might be distracting to some. So, if it is...... this ones for you!
Posted by Steve Kennedy on February 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Beautiful shot Craig! The intensity is excellent. Glad I'm not on this guys menu!
Posted by wade pettitt on February 23, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Nice job craig, love the stare and how this image makes you feel like your right in the reeds with the bittern.
Posted by Joseph Campisi on February 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Just love your bird shots Craig. This one is no exception!
Posted by Scott Smorra on March 17, 2012 at 10:06 PM
As Catherine stated, this is a very intense image. I really like the look of concentration in the bird's eye. The edited version turned out very well...looks very natural to me.
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canon 7d
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/8 1/45 ISO 100
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR3, NIK's suite