Green Heron Fishing + REDO

REDO

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Green Heron in the morning light. Port Royal Rookery

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To me, this image is about the light

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Thanks @Sandy_Richards-Brown
I think I like the original. What are your thoughts?
Steve

@Sandy_Richards-Brown
This is one from the pond in our yard. Tiny part of the file.
I would call this one Bad Day To Be A Frog.
Steve

Steve, I really like the early morning lighting in this. It has kind of an artistic feel to it. The water colors and shadows are great. I like your original best. I also love the frog catch! It wouldn’t hurt to have a bit more space above and to the right if you have it available.

It’s a toss up between the two for me. I like the revealed details in the lighter version, but I like the way the darker version adds a bit of depth and more realistic shading. Love the composition too. Nice work!

Hi Steve, nice catch with the profile pose and green water. I like the redo. Details in the shadows and it still looks realistic to me.