Green Heron with Catch of the Day

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Description

I was thrilled when this Green Heron decided to come closer to the shore to do some more fishing. Usually, I find that they are skittish and so a long lens is necessary to get any kind of a decent shot of them.

Specific Feedback

Have I calmed the bright area of the water enough? Composition good, or should I crop some more off the right side? This is almost full frame.

Technical Details

Canon R5, Sigma 150-600 mm lens at 484 mm, HH. 1/3200 (had it that fast to catch the faster movements as he fished), f6.3, ISO auto (1600). Edited lightly in LR.

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Thank you, Sandy. I just ordered a circular polarizing filter for my long lens. It will help out in cases like this.

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You caught a good pose and the detail and coloring show off the heron well. And a fish to boot! I like the perch as well. I could see a crop taking a bit off the top and right.

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Very good, Shirley. I like the head turn and the fish in the beak. I think you did a fine job on the water and this crop works for me. While you could crop it tighter for a different feel, I like it as presented.

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Hi Shirley, nice focus on the head and the fish is sharp too. Overall exposure looks good to me. Nice catch.

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