Juvenile Night Heron 2

See Heron 1 for story................

Some of these shots are truly wonderful, almost textbook images in their perfection. It defeats me how anyone can ever takes such photos, with or without telephoto lenses. 

Wow! Thank you so much for your very generous comments. I like to think that I have progressed somewhat from the earlier days of shooting lions (like the image you commented on recently - smiles) and in the main my learning curve has been enhanced by people such as yourself here on PN.

Whether reading comments left on my images, or those left by others on others images, it all contributes towards my ability to shoot better and I am grateful.

I enjoy your work immensely and appreciate your time with my portfolio and your rewarding comments.

Best regards  

I managed to capture a few images of this Juvenile Night Heron.... a

totally unexpected find. As always, thanks for your time and comments.

Regards

Grayham, I agree -your bird shots really show the talent you have to understand your subjects and your patience to get to the righr spot. I also have a strong interest in bird shots amd am trying to gain the skills you have.

Thanks for your comments this year. They really helped. Happy holidays - Dave

You are too kind with your words, yet my ego accepts them graciously. (smiles).

Birding is not an easy Genre and you will need to find your own personal skills for "getting it right". The techniques I use would most likely be frownd upon by the "purist" birder......... but they work for me. Understand your equipments limitations and use them to your best ability. The subject needs to be the focus of your attention and that of your camera's settings. Set everything up to concentrate on the bird........... the background becomes incidental. With a clear and well defined subject, the presentation becomes a whole lot easier......... and, at the end of the day,  it is the presentation that counts.

I look forward to our interaction in the New Year and wish you and yours a great festive season.

Best regards