Hidden from View

© Heather Loewenhardt

Hidden from View

Uploaded: February 26, 2012 | Entered: January 26, 2016 21:47:03

Description

This Black Crowned Night Heron was hidden very well in a palm tree. I only discovered him by accident and was pleased that he held so still for this portrait.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak February 27, 2012

a beautiful portrait! #1445832

Phillip R. Connolly February 27, 2012

A beautiful capture of this magnificent bird, Heather!! Well done!!

Phil #10005757

Gord MacEachern February 27, 2012

Great capture Heather, he co-operated nicely!! #10006086

Neal D. Hatcher February 27, 2012

BEAUTIFUL---------WELL DONE #10006175

Michelle Alton February 27, 2012

Wow...what a super find and you took full advantage with this beautiful portrait among the sun kissed fronds.

Congratulations on your Finalist, Heather. #10006210

Mary Timman February 27, 2012

What a shot and what fantastic color and detail. Gorgeous. #10006248

Robert R. Goodman February 27, 2012

Hi Heather,Awesome capture my friend.Excellent color,lighting and detail!!!!! #10006334

Monnie Ryan February 27, 2012

Fabulous detail and lighting, Heather! #10006586

Jack Gaskin February 27, 2012

WONDERFUL CATCH a beauty of a setting

Jack #10006832

Ellen Hodges February 27, 2012

Super capture of one of my favorite birds, Heather!! Didn't know they could be found as far as Hawaii!! #10006846

Tammy Espino February 27, 2012

Your very lucky to get this great shot! They always squak at me and off they go :) #10008886

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 28, 2012

I LOVE the comosition of this adn the way the heron is framed by the palm, VERY BEAUTIFULLY done!! <>< #10011039

John Connolly February 28, 2012

A wonderful find and capture, Heather! It is always good to find a co-operative bird to photograph! #10012545

Jeffrey R. Bange February 28, 2012

What a great capture Heather with an a picture perfect surroundings for this beautiful bird. #10012770

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 01, 2012


Fantastic capture of this bird in hiding, Heather. #10015582

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 02, 2012

Terrific capture of this bird in his environment. So often the foreground branches and leaves are distracting when the focus is on a hidden subject like this one but not in this case. Great job. #10018436

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