A Determined Youngster (Five Photographs)
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We found this young Green Heron by a bridge. We returned a few days in a row to see it in the water, up a tree and walking around. To get the colors right I had to adjust the contrast on the bird itself, otherwise I had the issue of either the bird or its surroundings being well exposed but not both. Selective editing takes longer but the results really help in situations like this.
Victor Rakmil Photography 
Fantastic captures Victor. I esp. love the one with the bird reflected in the water, like he was admiring his good looks in a looking glass.
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March 7, 2015 at 11:16 pm
great shot
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March 6, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Thanks.
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March 6, 2015 at 7:13 pm
Love the last one!
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March 6, 2015 at 4:41 pm
Thanks.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm
It looks just like our juvenile Black-crowned Night Herons! Spooky.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:18 pm
You may be right, my books are confusing. I went by the word of a birder at the scene.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:57 pm
The spot on focus of your images is striking. That has got to be challenging considering the tight depth of field you’ve obtained.
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March 6, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Thanks. I like clarity and try to work at the lowest fstop.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:57 pm
Love them all Victor, but especially the one with his reflection.
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March 6, 2015 at 12:20 pm
Thanks glad you like them, reflections are always interesting.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:55 pm
Wonderful personality you captured! I can totally see the youth. Well done!
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March 6, 2015 at 11:11 am
Thanks. Youth has merit😄
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March 6, 2015 at 4:54 pm
Hmm wonders if Victor is in his youth!
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March 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm
I like to think so.
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March 6, 2015 at 5:03 pm
Not like us old farts! haha
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March 6, 2015 at 5:03 pm
Youth is in the mind.
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March 6, 2015 at 5:12 pm
Then I’m all set. 🙂
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March 6, 2015 at 5:15 pm
Wonderful shots, Victor. I’ve seen Green Herons multiple times, but never a gawky youngster like this one. You captured some great expressions and poses.
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March 6, 2015 at 8:49 am
Thanks. Alway a treat to see them at different states of development.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:54 pm
Beautiful moments you captured, I loved them all. Thank you, love, nia
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March 6, 2015 at 2:54 am
Thanks. Glad you liked them.
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March 6, 2015 at 4:52 pm