Blue, Blue Feeling

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Description

In the summer afternoon heat yesterday, a Grey Heron waited for a drop in temperature so it could move to a good fishing spot on the river.

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I tried to show how blue everything was without overdoing contrast- I was surprised there was no color cast. I left the bird and its shadow dark on purpose. For me this was mostly about the color. Thoughts?

Technical Details

D500 + 150-600 (@600mm) 1/800 f13 ISO 1000

Tones adjusted in LR, Denoise, Curves in PS. Cropped.

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So interesting!! The spotlight has just grazed the handsome subject and illuminated the perfect place! I love the reflection and the hint of clouds. The water reflects the sky and becomes the sky! A lovely surrealistic touch! I wouldn’t change a thing!

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Very pleasing tonal qualities Mike. Well seen!

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Very interesting blue in this one, Mike. The heron fits nicely and I don’t think it needs to be brighter.