Black-crowned Night-Heron

Waking up in the early morning

This bird was sleeping when I first saw him and eventually he flew off into a large tree. I love the soft light and colorful clean background in this picture. The whites are often blown out with these birds and exposure is tricky.

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Birder2011

July 10, 2022 4:57 pm

I like this one. I especially like the different shades of green.

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Emil Baumbach

July 11, 2022 10:16 am

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Thanks Bonnie,.

JayBlue44

July 11, 2022 8:09 am

I agree the background works out perfectly. Great photo!

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Emil Baumbach

July 11, 2022 10:16 am

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Thanks JayBlue.

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Mike Warner

July 12, 2022 8:15 am

Great portrait of the BCNH. What was the key to avoiding the blown-out whites?

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