BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON

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• MartinL (1290)
• [2008-06-24 19:39]

Hello Neighbour!

You have nothing to apologize for! A white background is always tough to work with and you've done very well here. I have not had a chance to see this bird before so to me, your picture and an informative note is very useful. You've captured this bird in its natural habitat, with good detail and a great composition. I'd say TFS and great work!

Best Regards,

Martin

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• jaycee (14955)
• [2008-06-24 19:57]

Hi Goldy,

Our cameras are not the best in low light situations but you managed a good sharp shot of this Heron. The face and plummage are very good and there is a nice catchlight in his eye. I love the way he is standing on the branch - somehow I just don't expect to see a Heron in a tree.

Jane

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• gracious (12270)
• [2008-06-24 21:52]

Hello Goldy,
This consider to be a good shot even with this sort of light condition!
the pose of the Night Heron is superb here!
many thanks for the sharing
tony

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• rcrick (3720)
• [2008-06-24 21:54]

Hi Goldy,

No apologies necessary we all have one of those days were the weather conspires against us, and a backlight subject on a grey day is by no means easy, you've managed to capture some good detail in a well framed and composed image, worth the posting, t.f.s

Cheers Rick

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2008-06-24 22:03]

Hi Goldy

Great shot of this night heron - I really like the way you have used the feathery leaves to frame it.

James

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• Argus (23317)
• [2008-06-24 22:27]

Hello Goldy,
For sheer artistry in composition this is excellent! The central composition works well because of the natural framing of this young Black-crowned Night Heron by the branches and foliage of the tree that it is resting in and the POV and pose against the ligt sky are superb. So these factors make this a fine posting, despite the chromatic aberration.
TFS,
Best wishes, Ivan

I don't know whether we would ever manage another trip to India but thanks for your kind invitation, Goldy.

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• zulfu (585)
• [2008-06-24 23:42]

Wonderful shot Goldy. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• Adanac (13914)
• [2008-06-25 0:03]

Hello Goldy,
Great composition on this nice capture Goldy. Thank you for sharing.
Rick

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• boreocypriensis (12714)
• [2008-06-25 0:49]

Hi Bro Goldy,
wonderful shot of this beutiful heron with superb POV and wonderful compo. TFS.
Cheers,
bayram

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• lousat (9959)
• [2008-06-25 1:36]

Hi Goldy,very difficult shot but great result,the choice of point of view make a difference,excellent work and very interesting note,have a nice day,luciano

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• mayuresh (916)
• [2008-06-25 3:13]

Hello Goldy,
Good attempt,its very tough to against white background or against brightlight but you mange it very well,nice composition,
tfs

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• gannu (10736)
• [2008-06-25 3:29]

Hello Goldy, Long long note and good shot. Looks like black and white shot with superb composition. Ganesh

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• jeanpaul (13845)
• [2008-06-25 3:30]

Salut Goldy
Belle image de ce héron .Excellent compositon , les couleurs et le details sont tres bien.Belle prise d'action.La branche en diagonale est bien realisee
A bientot ...JP

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• pekkavalo1 (3749)
• [2008-06-25 4:02]

Hi Goldy,

Excellent capture of this Night Heron. Very good POV and composition. Bad lighting has obviously affected the shot but the only thing that could have made it better would have been a good flash with extender for fill light. You rarely have that on hand unless you really expected to use it. Good work.

TFS

Pekka

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-06-25 4:08]

Hi Goldy,
Very nice capture.I liked POV,framing,pose of bird and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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• ramthakur (25028)
• [2008-06-25 4:43]
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I like the catchlight in the bird's eye, Goldy.
Framed within the foliage, the subject looks good.
Thanks for giving me your whereabouts.
We Delhi based photographers must meet once.
What do you say?
TFS and regards.
Ram

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• eqshannon (19775)
• [2008-06-25 7:33]

It is certainly a combination of the natural framing and your style here Goldy. Th tree or bush branches give it a flavor which is somewhat archtypical in my mind. And then again add your style or certain quality which you seem to be able to morph into and out of at will:-) I'll get it figur3d out some day, but I doubt whether I would attempt to copy it consciously.
bob

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• marhowie (34537)
• [2008-06-25 9:12]

Hi Goldy,
Great looking specie of bird the BC Night heron..
I've only shot the Green Heron here in Texas once, down at the river.
Thank you,
Howard

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• sranjan (1222)
• [2008-06-25 9:30]

Dear Goldy,
I am impressed with your focus on JCNP & it's ecosystem;BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON is one example. I am again most delighted to see that there are only few on the web who are trying to push the image and awareness about the tigers of this region globally. More so ever again and again JCNP has always something new to us; tiger or non-tiger ! Keep on doing good job. Hopefully to see you sometime at this reserve only :)
Regards-Subhash

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• PeterZ (8251)
• [2008-06-25 10:33]

Hello Goldy,
Beautiful photo in an excellent composition. The bird in the middle of the surrounding branches is great. You created a nice atmosphere.
Regards,
Peter

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• uleko (23526)
• [2008-06-25 22:27]

Hello Goldy,
The Night Heron is a very beautiful bird and even though details are not so sharp here I really like its profile against the sky and up in the tree surrounded by the green leaves.
It feels as if I'm standing below myself looking up in the late afternoon light.
Many thanks, Ulla
P soon

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• maurydv (4234)
• [2008-06-25 23:46]

Ottima l'idea di documentare tutte le specie presenti, molto bella la composizione con il giovane di nitticora nell'ambiente, sotto l'aspetto fotografico il tipo di ripresa in controluce è molto difficile. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• CeltickRanger (6988)
• [2008-06-26 8:17]

hello Goldy

on your image, it is the POV that i love most and the way the night heron
beeing in the middle of the image it is framed by the leafs and
the branches, and that catch-light at the ye that it change alot
the aspect of the photography by improving it, TFS

Asbed

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• haraprasan (13068)
• [2008-06-29 2:57]

Hi Goldy,
A nice capture of this beautiful night heron. Very good details and a good composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.