American Bittern that had no fear

**Ira Runyan** · 01-24-2009, 01:41 PM

This American Bittern was in the Viera Wetlands. To my amazement, he showed no fear at all, and in fact you could actually walk within 10' of him.

**Ron Kruger** · 01-24-2009, 02:05 PM

Ira, you are the Bittern big shot around here. Great images!
Do I notice some scratches across the neck in the bottom shot?

**Ron Kruger** · 01-24-2009, 02:09 PM

It might be a floating cobweb. Your images are so sharp.
Looks like some of those cape feathers would make good fishing flies, too.

**Ira Runyan** · 01-24-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Ron Kruger

It might be a floating cobweb. Your images are so sharp.
Looks like some of those cape feathers would make good fishing flies, too.

Yes, It's a spider web. I did not see that.........

**A.M.D.A.** · 01-24-2009, 03:29 PM

Excellent work as usual, Ira. :thumbsup:

What lens did you use?

**Ron Kruger** · 01-24-2009, 03:48 PM

Ira, you need to put these prominantly on the front page of your website.

**Ira Runyan** · 01-24-2009, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by A.M.D.A.

Excellent work as usual, Ira. :thumbsup:

What lens did you use?

I use a Tamron 200-500mm attached to my Canon XTi,

**AgingEyes** · 01-24-2009, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Ira Runyan

I use a Tamron 200-500mm attached to my Canon XTi,

Did you use fill-flash?

I like the second one the most.

**Ira Runyan** · 01-24-2009, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by AgingEyes

Did you use fill-flash?

I like the second one the most.

No Flash, just natural light.........

**scott-devon** · 01-25-2009, 10:56 AM

Wow, fantastic shots Ira. Wonderful light and detail!

**paulnj** · 01-25-2009, 08:13 PM

very nice find

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