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MrStickman — Little Bittern - In Flight
Published: 2007-01-05 18:10:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 408; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) - In flightRoberts VII - 78
These small heron type birds are very secretive and are very well camouflaged in their surroundings of dry reed beds. After a largely unsuccesful day out I was thrilled to be able to see this bird at last and capture it on "film".
Here it is stalking the reeds
Additional EXIF Info
Lens: Canon 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Extender: Canon 1.4x II
Exposure Bias: Av(-0.66)
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hello I hope you don't mind we used one of your pictures as a reference here, any problems please let me know, kindest regards
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Oh, congrats! Not only did you finally get a shot of one, but taking off, no less!
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Yeah, that made it even better. Thank you.
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I love the composition in this one. Bird shots with just the bird in in are nice, but when you catch some of the surrounding environment like this, it makes the image so much more real for me.
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Thanks Mike. You're not the first to make this comment, but it does make a lot of sense. All too often we just see bird.
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What can I say, the colours, composition and detail is phenominal...
Keep up the great work!
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Thank you Wendy. I will, when/if I get out there again!
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Okay, I'm gonna start sounding like a broken record, but...
Another exceptional shot Ian. LOOOVE the colors and the compo. Very nicely done!
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Thank you Johan ... once again. I'm not complaining!
Gorgeous little secretive sly sneaky little bird.
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I'm guessing you know that a bittern is so rare in the UK, i've only ever seen a great bittern once in norfolk, and it was the most amazing thing ever. They have such an amazing sound. I love this picture its fantastic your camera (Obviously) is amazing, i can't wait to grab my money together to buy mine x
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I didn't know that. They truly are lovely birds...and yes so is the camera! 
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