Least Bittern Chick


Posted by Steve S on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:11 am

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Using his beak as a "third leg", this young bittern has an amazing climbing ability. They always look as if their about to tumble into the water but they never do.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:35 am
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A rather comical image of Bittern Baby's peek-a-boo game. I like it very much. A cyan cast is almost certainly present.
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by Ken Newcombe on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:41 am
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Very nice Steve, it shows behaviour and is well composed.
 

by Alan Murphy on Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:31 am
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This is a great shot. I wish the blade of grass was not touching the bill.
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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:45 am
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Unique and very well done image. I like it.
There is also a little blade of grass coming out from behind the middle of its head, which I would clone out.
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by Bob Boner on Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:18 am
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Very cute bird. Thanks for sharing.
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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Jan 12, 2005 11:24 am
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This one put a smile on my face - well done and seen!
 

by Jim Neiger on Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:45 pm
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This is a really cool shot. I actualy like the bit of grass behind the head, but the one touching the bill is a little distracting. Maybe clone off the tip of the grass blade so that it ends where the spot of shadow is.
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by Michael Dossett on Wed Jan 12, 2005 1:50 pm
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My thought on the grasses echo Jim's. This is REALLY cute! you forgot to warn us! :D
 

by Ofer Levy on Wed Jan 12, 2005 5:04 pm
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This is sweet!! :D
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by Mike Wilson on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:04 pm
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Very curious little guy! Great image, the mergers do distract but not a problem to clone out.
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by KK Hui on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:32 pm
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A nice catch, Steve! :roll:
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by Cindy Marple on Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:44 pm
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Very, very cute!
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