The Green Herons have returned to my neighborhood lake and I think a pair are trying to build a nest near the boat dock. I played around with the composition on this image but given that is all the room I have on the right (without adding), I decided on a square crop.
Canon 7D2, Sigma 150-600 C
ISO 640, f6.3, 1/2500s, hand held
Any comments appreciated.
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Hi Allen, Can’t imagine this shot being any better as darker background highlights the beautiful feathers on landing. Was wondering if a little lightening up of the head might allow the great shot of the eye to shine?
Wayne
Well, Allen, this is a fantastic shot. Well-exposed, the pose is awesome and the head (crest) shows great. Nothing that’s not look like here. Well done, cheers, Hans
This is an impressive shot, Allen. Love his wing spread, the determined look he has as he concentrates on landing (an maybe getting his photo taken). Very nice. Square works for me.
@johnwayne, Thanks much for the suggestion and rework! I think I have already lightened the dark areas as much as I can on the heron without allowing too much noise. But of course that’s from me being able to work on and view the original RAW.
Pose and light are spectacular. I do see some noise, so I’d probably loosen the crop some. I think the pose will carry a wider comp. You’re really getting these guys and gals trained!
