MARSH BIRDS

Uploaded 28-Sep-08

Taken 27-Aug-08

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Category:Animals

Subcategory:Birds

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Keywords:American bittern, bittern

Photo Info

Dimensions1120 x 1680

Original file size278 KB

Image typeJPEG

Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)

Date taken28-Aug-08 07:48

Date modified28-Aug-08 07:48

Shooting Conditions

Camera makeCanon

Camera modelCanon EOS-1D Mark III

Focal length1000 mm

Exposure1/800 at f/11

FlashNot fired

Exposure bias0 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 800

Metering modePattern

American Bittern

Botaurus lentignosis

Weskeag Marsh, South Thomaston, Maine

Thoreau said that the bittern is "the genius of the bog," and after watching this master of stealth at Weskeag Marsh, I agree. Frozen in the tall grasses and reeds, at first you might think it's just a stick. Then the stick moves. Every move and step is taken with the most meticulous care.

Photo 2008.

©Keith Carver