Night Heron

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Night Heron
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Copyright: Selen Ediger (SelenE) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2309 W: 58 N: 4001] (13058)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM, Hoya UV 77mm
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds In Flight Part Two [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-11 3:55
Viewed: 469
Points: 53
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Tr: Gece Balikcili

Adults are 64 cm long and weigh 800 g. They have a black crown and back with the remainder of the body white or grey, red eyes, and short yellow legs. Young birds are brown, flecked with white and grey. These are short-necked and stout herons

Distribution
The breeding habitat is fresh and salt-water wetlands throughout much of the world. The subspecies N. n. hoactli breeds in North and South America from Canada as far south as Patagonia, and the nominate race N. n. nycticorax in Europe, Asia and Africa. Black-crowned Night Herons nest in colonies on platforms of sticks in a group of trees, or on the ground in protected locations such as islands or reedbeds. Three to eight eggs are laid.

This heron is migratory outside the tropical parts of its extensive range, where it is a permanent resident. The North American population winters in Mexico, the southern United States, Central America, and the West Indies, and the Old World birds winter in tropical Africa and southern Asia.

Behaviour
These birds stand still at the water's edge and wait to ambush prey, mainly at night. They primarily eat small fish, crustaceans, frogs, aquatic insects, and small mammals. During the day they rest in trees or bushes. The New World race is more gregarious outside the breeding season than the nominate race.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1185 W: 0 N: 4325] (12672)
  • [2008-05-11 4:03]

Hi Selen

Excellent shot.

Great detail and exposure - the light coming through the feathers is wonderful.

James

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2359 W: 134 N: 6496] (20205)
  • [2008-05-11 4:08]

Hello Selen,
A superb in-flight of a Night Heron with fine sharpness and light management. Great timing and composition too. The red eye looks really great.
TFS this beauty,
Best wishes, Ivan

the red eye is looking upon us! *g* what a terrific inflight-shot with a wonderful pose - the spread out wings and stretched legs
are great. sharpness, light-mamagement and colors are perfect as usual. superb job & have a great sunday, thor.

Selen merhaba,
Güzül bir türün çük güzel bir fotoğrafı. Buralarda da görüldü ama ben henüz göremedim ve çekemedim. Eline sağlık Selamlar
Mustafa

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2235 W: 168 N: 6521] (20472)
  • [2008-05-11 7:52]

Hi Selen,
Superb in-flight capture of the Night Heron in beautiful light. Great focus on the red eye and fine sharp details. Very well timed and well composed.
Many thanks, Ulla

Merhaba Selen Hanım, göz üstündeki siyahımsı band ile yakışıklı balıkçıllardan biri, havada uçuş anında, super detaylarla hareketi dondurma mükemmeliyetinizin bir örneği daha. Nefis olmuş. Ellerinize sağlık. Sağlıcakla...

Bayram

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1662 W: 20 N: 4674] (15172)
  • [2008-05-11 9:05]

Hi Selen,
Wow....another fantastic in-flight shot and another outstanding one. Great skill is involved in getting it right and freezing the moment and you have done a commendable work here again. Very neat and sharp image with clear details against the blue sky as BG. That red eye looks so intense. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Selen,

Great shot and exellent picture.
Nicely in the frame with lots of details.

Gert

harika netlik ,güzel bir gökyüzü,iyi bir kadraj ve tabikii her zamanki gibi açıklayıcı bilgiler .ellerine saglık Selen

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 58 N: 2044] (6851)
  • [2008-05-11 11:17]

Hello Selen,
Beautiful photo of this Night Heron. Great sharpness and natural colours. Very good timing and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Selen,

Very good shot of Night Heron in flight. Nice POV and composition, lighting and sharpness of details are excellent and even the smallest details can clerly be seen.

Great work!

TFS

Best wishes

Pekka

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1827 W: 2 N: 4700] (17728)
  • [2008-05-11 12:13]

Hi Selen. A good inflight shot of the Heron. Very good detail in the wings and in the head. good timing to get it over head. well done TFS.
Nick..

Merhaba Selen,
Selam!!
Always expect a quality posting from you and never failed!
such a beautiful inflight of the Heron with wide spread wings in total sharpness, good colour and details
my compliment
greeting
Tony

Selen merhaba , göz rengi ve netliği güzel olmuş ancak kanat altı ve gövdede detaylarda silinme var , başarılar , bol şanslar .

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1522 W: 242 N: 4951] (17385)
  • [2008-05-11 13:37]

Top-quality shot, Selen!
The pose is excellent!
Loads of detail and brilliant clarity.
Great lighting too.
That red eye is fabulous!
Well done!!

Joe

Bellissima immagine di nitticora in volo, molto buona la nitidezza e perfetta messa a fuoco sull'occhio, ottima esposizione con perfetta leggibilità sia in ombra che in luce e colori molto belli e naturali. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

merhaba Selen hanım,
balıkçılların içerisinde geç saatlerde çıktığından daha az rastlanan bu güzel türün nefis bir çekimi. kırmızı gözlerine ve tepesindeki süs tüylerine bayılıyorum. netlik ve detayları, ışığı ve kadrajıyla çok çok güzel bir çekim. elinize sağlık. selamlar.

Hello Selen. Another sharp image of bird in flight and I really admire your shots. Excellent sharpness in full spreading wings and the detail of the plumage is commendable. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3085 W: 231 N: 5879] (19530)
  • [2008-05-11 22:37]

Hi Selen,
Beautiful shot of this night heron in flight.
Great POV and sharp details on this moving target.
Beautiful pose.
TFS. : )

Hi Selen.
This is something I don't see much on the night herons. Normally they are sleeping in the tree.
Great in flight shot.
TFS.
Have a safe week.
Doug
( I know if I lived there I would have been at the F1 race.. sigh)

Dear Selen
Wonderful shot od this Night Heron while flying,
Perfect focusing,exposure and POV.Welldone my friend.

Regards
Fartash

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 313 W: 3 N: 358] (1059)
  • [2008-05-12 7:03]

Merhaba Selen Hanım,
Bu uçarı da çok güzel yakalamışsınız.Gözler,netlik ve kadraj kusursuz olmuş.Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1208 W: 78 N: 846] (6788)
  • [2008-05-12 10:54]

merhaba selen
tur guzel cekim de oyle hemi de ucarindan
bakis acisi, isik, renkler, netlik ve detaylar nefis
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

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  • takos1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 283 W: 25 N: 204] (2567)
  • [2008-05-12 23:14]

Nitticora bloccata in volo, bravissima!

Ciao e grazie.

Franco

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  • ciccio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 240 W: 54 N: 345] (2715)
  • [2008-05-13 12:01]

Selen merhaba,
Gran vuelo del martinete(que es como se llama en España). Preciosa ave, con atractivo ojo y captada con una luz muy bonita. Es un placer ver tus fotografías.

Un saludo y TFS.

José Luis

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 140 W: 0 N: 449] (1900)
  • [2008-05-13 12:33]

Hola Selen, otra excelente toma de un pajaro al vuelo, un encuadre acertado, buena definición, luz y color. Un saludo

Hi Selen,
Excellent in flight Night Heron
First time I see this species in flight...
Well done!
TFS
Annick

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