Black-crowned Night-Heron, in Morro Bay, CA, July 11, 2005 Note that the tail feathers appear longer in this manipulation (branches removed) - probably not realistic. See http://stealthispicture.com/

How could this photo have been better? I know a tripod would have

helped, but I did not have one. I also could have shot in RAW. If I

had captured both eyes of the bird would that have been better? Or

perhaps if I had captured movement during landing or takeoff? Would a

fill-flash have helped here. All comments welcomed. Thanks, Mike

Baird bairdphotos.com