Luminous Landscape Forum

Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Richard Pearlman on September 08, 2015, 12:13:13 pm

Title: First Bird Shot
Post by: Richard Pearlman on September 08, 2015, 12:13:13 pm
While waiting for a sunset shot that I had planned earlier, I saw this bird standing on a post about 20-30 ft from me. I usually don't photograph wildlife, but since I wasn't doing anything else, I decided to give it a go. Any critiques or comments would be appreciated.

P.S. I have been trying to identify this bird, but I haven't had much luck. The closest species I have found is the American Bittern. This image was taken from the coast of Mobile Bay, Alabama.
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: DwayneOakes on September 08, 2015, 02:53:02 pm
While waiting for a sunset shot that I had planned earlier, I saw this bird standing on a post about 20-30 ft from me. I usually don't photograph wildlife, but since I wasn't doing anything else, I decided to give it a go. Any critiques or comments would be appreciated.

P.S. I have been trying to identify this bird, but I haven't had much luck. The closest species I have found is the American Bittern. This image was taken from the coast of Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Great find Richard ! Bird is uncommon, what you have captured is a juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron. When it becomes an adult
the bird will become black and white. Its range is right on the east coast in the USA. No nits on the image good shot !

Dwayne Oakes
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: Colorado David on September 08, 2015, 03:11:15 pm
Nice catch light in the eye. I would put more room in from of the bird. Otherwise we'll done.
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on September 09, 2015, 03:48:22 am
Good light, good pose, it's a winner.
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: stamper on September 09, 2015, 04:05:12 am
A fine image. Nice detail without being over sharp. Well done.
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: NancyP on September 09, 2015, 10:07:22 am
Excellent first shot! Great light, pose, interesting species, good background - altogether appealing.
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: Richard Pearlman on September 10, 2015, 08:02:59 am
Dwayne, thanks for the ID. It appears to be spot on.
Title: Re: First Bird Shot
Post by: Bob_B on September 10, 2015, 09:49:23 am
+1. I simply echo what others have already said: Great capture! - Bob