This is a rare bird even in Costa Rica. This was taken in a very dirty pond behind a lodge. Dappled light with heavy canopy. Unable to use flash. I had to clone away a fair number of out of focus specular highlights. Hopefully it isn’t too bad. I was very happy to even see one of these. Unable to use flash.
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Iso-8000, 400 mm, F5 .6, 250th, handheld
Hi David,
What a great looking Heron!
I really like the setting with the muted reflection in the water.
There’s really nothing about it that I don’t like and the fact that you now have a photo of a rare species is always a plus!
Looks like you did a good job at cloning, too.
Amazing photo, David. It is a great composition and a wonderful shot of this rare bird.
I agree with the others on all accounts. Thanks for posting this rare bird. I always love seeing birds I don’t know anything about.
Wow, what a cool bird and your comp is perfect. When I first saw it, I thought you had taken a Great Blue Heron image and warped it or something. Awesome. image.
Very well done!! I don’t see any evidence of cleanup.
What beautiful rich colours and interesting composition. I like this very much.
Nicely captured with some difficult lighting. You handled it well. Great Bird!
Great subject, beautifully captured !
Looks like our Purple Heron.
