Least Bittern

Posted by fredcor on Fri Nov 21, 2003 9:42 am

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Shot this Bittern at Point Pelee National Park in July. I was walking the marsh boardwalk at about 9AM, stopped at a clear spot to take a rest from carrying the tripod, when I noticed it. It was a surprise as I had not seen one before. The bird was unusually close and did not notice me, though I still had to mount the 1.4x, which I did with a lot of hasty fumbling, trying not to miss the photo opportunity. As always, comments are invited and thank you for looking.

Latafat

10D, 100-400 + 1.4x zoom focal length 510mm
1/100 at f13, ISO 100 and EV -1/3
Tripod with ball head

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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Nov 21, 2003 9:52 am

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Very nice bittern although I would prefer about 1/3 stop less exposure.

Lat, this image is quite a bit bigger than the maximum 650 pixel side specified by the guidelines.

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by fredcor on Fri Nov 21, 2003 9:59 am

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OOPS! I'm sorry, I checked it and you are quite right. I must have forgotten to make the adjustment when cropping.

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Nov 21, 2003 11:36 am

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Nice comp. A little contrasty but a pleasing image.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Nov 21, 2003 12:13 pm

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A lovely looking male, Lat. I agree with EJ that 1/3 to 1/2 less EV would be the ticket.

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by fredcor on Fri Nov 21, 2003 12:19 pm

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Hi Sandy,

How does one tell the sexes?

Thank you,

Latafat

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by Steve Sage on Fri Nov 21, 2003 12:25 pm

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Very nice image of the bird. The BG could be improved if it were a little less contrasty and busy.

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by Bill Whala on Fri Nov 21, 2003 1:42 pm

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As has been mentioned - a little overexposed. The pose with the raised foot is very nice.

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by LHays on Fri Nov 21, 2003 3:47 pm

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Lat
You have a nice pose with this guy. I agree with the others about the exposure. Funny but I'd never think of seeing one at Point Pelee.

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by BrianS on Fri Nov 21, 2003 6:36 pm

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Overexposure has been mentioned, otherwise a nice pose and composition.

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by AlexC on Fri Nov 21, 2003 6:42 pm

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Love the raised foot, just a little less light!! Congrats!!

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by Jill on Fri Nov 21, 2003 9:04 pm

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Lat Correa wrote:Hi Sandy,

How does one tell the sexes?

Thank you,

Latafat

Lat, This is a male with black crown and back.
The females are browner in these areas.
Both sexes will incubate the eggs!!
BTW, I've changed my name to Sandy. :roll:

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by Ken Newcombe on Fri Nov 21, 2003 10:20 pm

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Nice one of a bird I have not shot.

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by Wayne Ellis on Sat Nov 22, 2003 12:24 am

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Nice composition, lighting has already be discussed.

Comments and reposts welcome

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by Carol Clarke on Sat Nov 22, 2003 3:08 pm

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Well done Lat, this is a lovely pose and picture with excellent detail and composition. Apart from the harsh light its a real winner!

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