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These are least bittern fledglings just outside the nest area waiting

for a parent to come back with food. I liked the colors and

composition with the diamond framing the birds.

Great shot. Good color and composition. It looks like it could be sharper, how is the original with sharpness? - could be the scan or site downsizing.

One of the few wildlife shots we've seen recently that hasn't made me yawn. This is an excellent and humorous capture of an unusual and endearing subject. Nice lighting, too.

Yes, i agree with the above comments. They are certainly strange little chaps, at this age. I also like the composition. I assume you needed to spend a fair bit of time introducing a hide, as they appear to be completely unaware of your presence.

Thanks guys!

 

John: It's sharp, but not razor sharp. It's nearly impossible to get anything razor with that lens!

 

Trevor: High marks from you considering your recent "beached whale with open wounds" comment on my lava shot ;)

 

Alan: Nope! The little guys were as tame as could be. They were photographed just off a boardwalk where hundreds of people pass by each day.

 

Thanks again!

 

Charming capture. I like the frame created by the four crossed reeds.