# Great Blue Heron **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [May 20, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885 "2026-05-20T06:15:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [May 20, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/1 "2026-05-20T06:15:40Z")
![Great Blue Heron 60.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/7/87362bcb4d7303033bd53966ca0008d2a025c226.jpeg) ![Great Blue Heron 64.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/0/20b4e48bcdc40744418a359f730fa402320a22f0.jpeg) ![Great Blue Heron 65.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/8/386dd53edf815930ddbd19d344951eb2f5c73f07.jpeg) ![Great Blue Heron 66.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/1/a1552148f9679e2628c77573c099ab0941651e1c.jpeg) ![Great Blue Heron 67](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/9/f9b2a24180601af814d549efa86177e1649ca7ca.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Saw this great blue heron hunting at the local state park a few days ago. ### Specific Feedback Any comments appreciated. ### Technical Details Canon R7, 200-800mm, handheld ISO 4000, f10, 1/2000-1/2500s Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop. ---
**Author:** ![santhru](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/santhru/32/86008_2.png) [@santhru](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/santhru)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/2 "2026-05-20T09:57:28Z")
Hi Allen, Its fun to see the bird in action of catching the fish. Image 2 shows the elegant beauty of this big bird. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/3 "2026-05-20T13:46:43Z")
Allen, this is an outstanding sequence, especially with the big splash and seeing the fish afterwards. It seems like the first view has more contrast than the rest. I’d suggest trying for that contrast in the rest of the sequence. The final view is the closest in contrast. ---
**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:** [May 20, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/4 "2026-05-20T14:59:15Z")
A very nice series, Allen. I’m curious as to whether the heron washed the dirt off before swallowing it? Superb detail in all the images. ---
**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:** [May 20, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/5 "2026-05-20T15:34:17Z")
Hi Dennis, thanks! The bird gulped the fish right down. ---
**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:** [May 20, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/6 "2026-05-20T18:54:29Z")
Hi Allen Really nice series of photographs. The framing in the second photo is great. The heron tail grass draws the viewer’s eye to the Blue. The fish is also a plus. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/great-blue-heron/50885/7 "2026-05-21T14:31:56Z")
Another nice series, Allen, but as a stand alone, I really like the second one. The green background is great and sets off the heron nicely and the curve of the reeds mimics the shape of the heron.