Black Crowned Night Heron an Friends

[Chewys Dad]

I went out after work tonight and walked along the canal. The Night Heron was hard to spot; but I didn't seem to bother him. The Egrets were working the paddy fields on the other side. Using my Canon 70-200mm with a 1.4 extender II
I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did taking them.
Chewys Dad.









My Flkr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stone-i...7617292030498/

[FromtheBackofaHorse]

Thanks for sharing these. I have never seen either of these birds in real life and you have taken me there. I think my shoes are even a little wet.

[teresa pople]

These are lovely shots, I particularly like no 1. I also like the way you've included the surroundings so we can see the habitat. Really nice

[Fred flyfisher]

Very nice work, I like all of them.

[Chewys Dad]

Thanks Everyone, I always appreciate the comments.
I really enjoy the time I spend with my camera, as well as on this Great Site!
Chewys Dad.

[Vinam]

The colors of the Heron are quite different thenthe ones I see here in New York .. very colorful and he's quite small and compact.. no doubt an expert at catching fish though ,, very nice photos of him !

I also like your Egret, we have Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets ( which are Huge ) but look very similar, quite striking feather frills and crown, you did well shooting such a stark white object in the sun , maintaning some feather detail and contrast.

The flowers in the 4th were a nice bonus background

I also shoot with a Canon 70-200m and a Converter, you did quite well with your set-up, I know it's not so easy to frame and focus and you got some nice shots of cool birds, thanks for showing them,

Vin

[FDCPR]

Very good results, I can't decide which I like best, but leaning to the first one. Yea, I'm into this birding thing right now, my wife hopes it will pass soon.

[Chewys Dad]

Thanks Vin and FDCPR; for the comments; We have so many Blue Herons and Great Egrets, Cattle Egrets and others here. They've become my favorites for now.

I just ordered a Canon 500mm f4..0 L IS USM, so I can reach out and touch grab them as they are kind of skittish. Big investment for an amature like me, but you only go around once.
Thanks Again
Chewys Dad.

[jakethepig]

Sorry buddy must have missed this one due to my working. You did have fun with these lovely birds. I think you did a great job too especially with the last one with all the colour behind the egret. Great work mate. Very pleasing to view.

Jake.