Great Blue Heron

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The heron was perched high on this dead tree looking out over some wetlands. I like the high key element the overcast day provided. I would rather have some separation between the tree and the back of the heron.

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Any thoughts appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 at 300 mm; 1/320 at f5.6, +1 1/3 EV; ISO 200

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Very nice, Allen. I can see your point about some separation there, but it doesn’t really bother me in this case.

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Really nice details and tones on the heron Allen. I like the perch and high key look. There appears to be a vertical/diagonal smudge in front of the bird. Wonder what that is.

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Wonderful detail and colors on the Heron, and a regal pose on a lovely perch!

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So do I, Allen. I hadn’t noticed that until you mentioned it. Good eyes! I went back to my raw file and it’s there before any processing. I think it might be another dead tree in the distance. There were quite a few in the area.

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Beautiful pose of the heron, and excellent composition with delicate subtle colors. I like the light and clean background, apart from the greyish shape right in front of the bird. Probably, you could easily remove it to get an even clear background…

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Beautiful pose and BG Allen, did you provide that dead tree prop :grin:? Like the feather details and sharp eye. Looks like he’s got a foot lifted for a quick getaway. Appears the tree may have had a little stump of a branch sticking out so wishing for more separation there (which is no biggie) may have been a stretch anyway. Reminds me that I’ve got a nice shot of one with a rather large fish that I’ve yet to post.

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Beautiful composition and detail on the Heron. The smudge is a little distracting. I thought my screen was dirty at first. :winking_face_with_tongue:

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