Roy Lockwood
July 2024 - Untitled
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Nikon Z 8 ISO 1600 f 6.2 Lens 800mm 1/1250 Second
This picture was taken at a local water treatment wetland. It is a juvenile Least bittern. It had just landed on the top of some reeds and raised its head to look at me. I am always learning about animals when I photograph them. In this case I was amazed to see that its eyes are set in the head, so that it can see (have a field of view) below the beak. I expect it aids in seeing prey in the water without lowering its beak. And the long neck!
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7 comments posted
(Group 9)
Great capture Roy and very interesting story line. Posted: 07/09/2024 22:01:59
Great shot - and such interesting eyes! Posted: 07/10/2024 00:17:18
It's fantastic. Looks like some extraterrestial creature. Posted: 07/10/2024 13:22:21
Concentration on the prey. Eyes fixed. That's a photo. Now waiting for the fish! Posted: 07/10/2024 14:53:46
What a cool shot Roy!! It does look like an ET creature rising from the tall grass! :) I like how the background softly mimics the bittern's colors and lines. It's a super fun image as well as teaching us about the uniquely positioned eyes of the bittern!
. Posted: 07/10/2024 23:26:41
. Posted: 07/10/2024 23:26:41
What a cool shot Roy!! It does look like an ET creature rising from the tall grass! :) I like how the background softly mimics the bittern's colors and lines. It's a super fun image as well as teaching us about the uniquely positioned eyes of the bittern!
. Posted: 07/10/2024 23:27:01
. Posted: 07/10/2024 23:27:01
Great capture! I love the eyes and the story. I have photographed them and they are usually very difficult to find since they blend in with their background so well. This little juvenile really stands out and I love how he looks like he is watching the viewer! Posted: 07/27/2024 00:24:41