Competition entry: Portrait of a Black Crowned Night Heron
Portrait of a Black Crowned Night Heron by Mary Ann Roesler
2012 October Competition - A Nature
40 points - 1st Place
Judges' comments:
Excellent detail; the eye pops; great background and lighting; upper part of head could be just a little lighter
Maker's notes:

This beautiful bird stood still on one leg for quite awhile just asking to take it's portrait.