# By By **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [June 21, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047 "2020-06-21T20:45:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/1 "2020-06-21T20:45:38Z")
This Green Heron was photographed at the Four Mile River in East Lyme, Ct on 6-1-20, 7:12 AM. I spotted the Heron as I walked down to the boat launch and got one shot of it on the ground and the next one is this shot. Canon 7DII, Sigma 150-600mm, ISO 1250, F8, 1/2500, 600mm, hand- held. It is a 60% crop and I decreased the highlight and saturation of the grass and remove the lower leg of the Osprey nest in DxO PhotoLab. Thank you for stopping by. Peter ### What technical feedback would you like if any? any ### What artistic feedback would you like if any? any ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: ![_44A2490a_DxO](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/9/c913d84e6952e0ed04ce8347a99f6449c9af53d8.jpeg) ###### If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below. ---
**Author:** ![terryb](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/terryb/32/39625_2.png) [@terryb](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/terryb)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/2 "2020-06-21T21:25:17Z")
I like the detail, Peter - especially hand holding @ 600mm! Great timing with the shot, as well. Best, Terry ---
**Author:** ![David\_Leroy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/a9adbd/32.png) [@David\_Leroy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Leroy)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/3 "2020-06-21T22:52:18Z")
A lovely take off pose with lots of under wing detail. Nice and sharp. ---
**Author:** ![Hans\_Overduin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/hans_overduin/32/406_2.png) [@Hans\_Overduin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Hans_Overduin)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2020, 7:35am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/4 "2020-06-22T07:35:01Z")
Very nice take-off shot, Peter. I wondered how you knew it was going to depart, but your text sort of explains this. Love the wing position ! Cheers, Hans ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/5 "2020-06-22T09:32:07Z")
Hi Peter, nice take off pose - love the wing position, stretched out neck, and trailing feet. Colors look good. The bird lacks fine sharpness to me with sharpening artifacts. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/6 "2020-06-22T23:49:01Z")
Excellent color, light, and takeoff position. Well composed. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Haynes](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@David\_Haynes](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Haynes)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 4:30am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/7 "2020-06-23T04:30:04Z")
Pretty much what everyone else has already said Peter. Excellent light, good wing position, non distracting background, and good angle on the bird. If I were suggest anything it would be to remove the 2 blades of grass that that are prominent pointing at the birds beak from below. You might want to also remove the 2 white OOF things in the URC. They are a little bit distracting. Otherwise, great shot Peter! ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/by-by/15047/8 "2020-06-23T17:47:56Z")
Really nice, Peter. I love the take-off stretch. The only thing I can think of to change would be to take a bit off the bottom as it feels like there’s more there than needed to me. Excellent work-I never seem to be quick enough for these shots.