Black-crowned night heron

I finally got one out in the open. There's something I really like about the colors on these. They're only black, white and gray, but it works.
Rex

great detail and composition

Good for you; I like the first one a lot.
Al

Thanks guys. Al, he was out in the open, then moved farther back on the branch, so #2 not as clean. At least he didn't hide.
Rex

Nice shots. It's hard to get these guys out in the open, isn't it?

Nice detail. Really well done.

Thanks, guy and Betty. Yes they are.
Rex

Nice shots! These guys are so cool looking.. love the red eyes.

nice shots. I'd like to see a tad more contrast and warmth.

Two great shots, Rex. Lovely colours, good poses and great IQ. I prefer the first because of the slightly better head angle and nothing in front of the bird. Excellent work.

Thnks for commenting.
Josh, I thought I would try your suggestion. How is this?
Levina, I agree. You know the drill. When the bird was in the first position, that's all it did. When it moved to where the branch crossed it, it started preening and stretching, etc. giving me different looks.
Rex

Beautiful shots and great job with the exposure- from the dark black to the white.

Love the color and detail...can just feel those feathers!

Awesome shots....

Two great shots Rex. That's a bird I can only hope to see "some day".