Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washingon, USA
Just another entry to the Weekly Challenge.
Any.
Is this a composite: No
Canon 7D, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4 TC, 1/2000 sec @ f/5, ISO 200
And a nice entry it is. Soft shadows still with some detail and a classic heron stance. This one is up to its pantaloons! The bands of grasses are nice organizers, but you could maybe lighten the one at the top just a touch. Maybe some gaussian blur up there, too.
David, this is a very nicely quiet and inviting view that speaks to the joys of being outside. I wouldn’t change a thing.
