Comment from Envision
I have never seen one of these in person so I appreciate the wonderfully close view that you captured. I think this guy is gorgeous and that red eye is so sharp with nice light. The shallow depth is lovely and I like how much detail can be seen in the feathers and legs.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2018

Thank you so much for the lovely review!

Comment from supergold
a wonderful portrit Barbara of this night heron trying his best to show his best side;
outstanding sharp focus and eye capture; excellent control of exposure for the white;

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and six star rating!

Comment from Stringbean
Superb eye clarity drawing You into your scene. Your spot on sharp focus and good light handling revealing excellent details and colors on this Heron. Good camera techniques and I love the expression captured on this Heron's face. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2018

Thank you so much for the great review!

reply by Stringbean on 11-Feb-2018

You are more than welcome Barbara!
Mary Lynn

Comment from michiganmike
A nice looking bird in a great pose. I like the exposure for the white plumage and the beautiful red eye. Very sharp details and great colors.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thank you very much for the great review!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Wow! What a regal stance here!
Excellent choice of subject with Sharply focused Fine facial features & smooth textures.
Gorgeous illumination.
Darkened backdrop pops out the subject elegantly!

Exquisite image.
Impeccable presentation.
No flaws.
Congratulations!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2018

Thank you so much for the great review!

Comment from Jo Calderbank
a lovely capture of the black crowned night heron,
the head turned so we get a close up of the great red eye, sharp focus and clarity on the plumage, nice white balance control, the bird really pops against the back ground. lovely.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018

Thank you very much for the great review!

Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Weird looking bird. Look at those huge feet. Wow. Wonder why it needs feet that big. Maybe for grasping prey. The head looks a lot like a scrub jay. But that is where any remote similarity ends. Nice composition and framing. Good sharp focus. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018

Thank you so much for the great review!

Comment from lacrikit1
nice capture here..love the clarity of the eyes..great dof also..good centering on this photo..Love the bird photos..keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your work..

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018

Thank you very much for the great review!

Comment from Melyuki
Got to love this Heron's pose.. so cute and enquiring... thanks for sharing Barbara. Fabulous shot and the clarity and focus are perfect. Brings out his lovely white feathers and his black head and beak. Check out his eye.. Pinned on your camera for sure. He is certainly interested on what's going on behind him. Love how far birds can turn their heads.. . The blurred background of shrubs works well to contrast his crisp white body.. thanks for sharing. cheers mel

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thank you so much for the great review!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Barbara!
A Night Heron! : )
They're fascinating birds and your well defined and colorful photograph of this specimen looks Great!
A 'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2018

Thank you very much for the great review Sean!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 08-Feb-2018

You're very welcome,Barbara!