Rufous Night Heron....

[barryvj171]

I was in the city on Saturday night... doing a night scape of Melbourne....
This Rufous Night Heron sat close by me, ready to fly at any sudden move... but he hung around for a while. I used my flash with him at ISO 100.
I saw him a few nights later when I visited the same spot.

MkII N with 135mm f/2

http://www.pbase.com/barryvj171/image/91210417/original.jpg

[Anke]

Nice shot, Barry. You were really lucky to get such a lovely close view of this great bird! :D

[barryvj171]

Thanks Anke, he seemed almost tame.... was very lucky I think

Thanks for your comment.

Barry

[HWP]

Great effect with the flash and the night giving the dark background. Amazing you got so close.

Henry