Black Crowned Night Heron All c&c welcomed

[jamn4ex]

400 mm tv 1/1250 av 5.6 ISO 200

[Bobobird]

Excellent shots. I have never managed to get this close to them.

[jamn4ex]

Thanks Bobo ,Those were taken at about 50 yards then cropped by 40%

[Bobobird]

Well you do have 100mm more than I have

[KTHXBAI]

I like them! I would possible try and do some PP with the color balance. #4 is spot on. The others seem to have a brown tint to them.

[Frankie]

James,
You've done an excellent job capturing the personalities and quirkiness of these guys. I love photographing these herons because they have so many looks.

However, I agree with Michael that you should consider adjusting the white balance. I even feel that the white in #4 is a little too blown... maybe adjusting the exposure a little on 4 and 5?

When the water is that yellowish brown color and the green folliage has a yellow tint to it, it's hard not to have the entire photo appear to have a yellow tint. Maybe try playing with Curves or manually adjusting the white balance to cut out some of that yellow tint.

Overall, I think the composition is good and you've captured this guy very well!
frankie