Great Blue Heron

[Allen_Sparks]

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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

Description

I saw this GBH flying by my neighborhood lake boat dock recently.

Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated.
I kept the background pretty dark and lightened the bird a good bit more.

Technical Details

Canon R7, 200-800mm
ISO 2500, f9, 1/1600s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

[Allen_Brooks]

Allen, you’ve really mastered BIF shots. Excellent look at the heron coming at you with a nice wing position. I like the dark background with a bit of light coming through.

[Dennis_Plank]

A very cool close shot of the heron’s flight, Allen. Well done.

[Diane_Miller]

Excellent light and detail on the bird and a wonderful BG – dark but with detail that hints at the environment and leaves me room for imagination!