As luck would have it, a Grey Heron.

[Craigie]

Yesterday I went to the riverside in Perth with the hope of seeing a Kingfisher, which has been spotted on the banks of the river Tay.
Imagine my surprise when I came across, this very compliant Grey Heron with an added bonus it was standing in a ray of sunshine.
C&C welcome.

1. f8 1/800sec ISO 800 FL 600mm


2. f8 1/800sec ISO 800 FL 600mm


3. f8 1/800sec ISO 800 FL 600mm


4. f7.1 1/1000sec ISO 400 FL 600mm

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Wavelength]

All are very nice; last one is the best, since it has the best balanced lighting

[skitterbug]

Smart bird! I'd stand in a ray of sunshine too if there was one available. <sigh>

Good series! I like how the pics are set up in #2 and #4. #2 has reflection from the water adding interest and #4 has a mix of dark and light! All crisp and sharp. Well done in my estimation!

[JohnRostron]

Great series! I like #4 best. The highlights in the throat seem to be blown out in #1 and #3 though.

John

[John 2]

Smart bird! I'd stand in a ray of sunshine too if there was one available. <sigh> ............

+1 on that.

Nice set. Very shy birds in my experience and so you have done well. No. 4 for me is the standout.

[Craigie]

Nice series.

Cheers, John.

[Craigie]

All are very nice; last one is the best, since it has the best balanced lighting

Thanks Nandakumar.
#4 was one of the first images I captured, when the light was all on the Heron.

[Craigie]

Smart bird! I'd stand in a ray of sunshine too if there was one available. <sigh>

Good series! I like how the pics are set up in #2 and #4. #2 has reflection from the water adding interest and #4 has a mix of dark and light! All crisp and sharp. Well done in my estimation!

Thanks for viewing and commenting, Sandy it is appreciated.

[Craigie]

Great series! I like #4 best. The highlights in the throat seem to be blown out in #1 and #3 though.

John

Thanks for looking and commenting John.
I will see if I can do something in PS to retrieve the highlights in #1 and #3

[Craigie]

+1 on that.

Nice set. Very shy birds in my experience and so you have done well. No. 4 for me is the standout.

Thanks John.
The Heron did not seem bothered by me. It stayed a total of 50 minutes at three separate locations, all within ten meters of each other. Needless to say I took full advantage of this opportunity, and took plenty of images.

[IzzieK]

#4 for me too...sharp, nicely exposed...what more can one asked for? Good job!

[Craigie]

#4 for me too...sharp, nicely exposed...what more can one asked for? Good job!

Thanks Izzie for viewing and commenting.

[bnnrcn]

All nice images Gary IMO the highlights need reducing in 1,2, and 3. Good exposure in the last image.

[Craigie]

All nice images Gary IMO the highlights need reducing in 1,2, and 3. Good exposure in the last image.

Thanks Binnur.
I reduced the highlights in PS and they look better.

[Craigie]

#4 for me too...sharp, nicely exposed...what more can one asked for? Good job!

Thanks Izzie, for viewing and positive comments.