A stick for the nest (Great Blue Heron).

Image Critiques
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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

This particular morning included rain and bright blue sky. I caught this heron returning to its nest with an ample sized stick. Clouds were just breaking up so there’s a hint of blue in the BG.

Specific Feedback

How do you like this comp? I was hoping to get a better image with a more dynamic wing position, but chose this one due to the best sharpness of the head.

Technical Details

Z9 600mm f4 + 1.4x Teleconverter (1/1600 sec at f8.0, ISO 2500) DeNoise, Levels, Shadow and Highlight adjustment, slight crop for comp, Brightness & Contrast.

2 Likes
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The stick is positioned beautifully in this image, Jim. I really like the simple and very elegant lines of the composition.

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Another great capture! Love that you caught the bird with nesting material. :blush:

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Yes, this is very clean and simple and I like the high key effect. In fact, you might want to push the sky to almost pitch white and really make it a high image. Just a thought. The stick is great and the head feather adds a nice touch as well. Good wing position and great detail.

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Hi Jim, this works well IMO. Nice lines on the bird with fine sharpness. Well done.

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Amazing, Jim, how a simple stick can elevate an image and tell a story. Excellent detail in the heron as well.