# Green Heron **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [July 23, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515 "2025-07-23T18:37:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **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:** [July 23, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/1 "2025-07-23T18:37:38Z")
![Green Heron 89.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/a/ba81ba46696de54b21b6aab0e3f5e3ef51dde876.jpeg) ![Green Heron 88.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/6/b638282cf86b7f282e3b0c6ee91140e16470b498.jpeg) ![Green Heron 87.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/b/8bd7c4283f4b2ec686256a538cb882aa3d434e4c.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Visited my favorite state park pond this morning. Got an up close visit from this green heron. Dragonflies are definitely on the menu. ### Specific Feedback Any comments appreciated. ### Technical Details Canon R7, 200-800mm, monopod first image: ISO 1600, f9, 1/3200s second and third image: ISO 1600, f9, 1/5000s Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop. * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**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:** [July 23, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/2 "2025-07-23T20:13:38Z")
Excellent series again, Allen. The last with the dragonfly is wonderful for the action alone. ---
**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:** [July 23, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/3 "2025-07-23T20:26:34Z")
Hi Allen The Green Herons look great, and I love the last shot with the Dragonfly. Peter ---
**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:** [July 24, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/5 "2025-07-24T01:36:07Z")
> [@Sandy\_Richards-Brown](#): > > Running out of superlatives here LOL, Thanks! and sorry – one of my favorite birds! ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/6 "2025-07-24T02:17:22Z")
Allen Really nice lighting in these images. Looks like they’re taking late afternoon as the sun was going down. Looks to me like you got the light in the right place and those green heron and eyes really stand out. Well. As with everyone else, the last image is exciting. It’s nice to see what these guys eat. Good work! ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2025, 9:32am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/7 "2025-07-24T09:32:42Z")
It’s a good year for dragonflies and I think the Green Herons agree! As the summers get hotter, we seem to be getting more dragonflies. As Dennis suggested earlier, time for a heron/df duet macro. Great capture, number 3. ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/9 "2025-07-25T00:25:45Z")
Wow! A great set of images Allen! All are wonderful, but I really like the second. I’m not sure if its the pose or the light . The third with the dragonfly dinner is outstanding. We have Striated Herons here that look pretty similar but I certainly haven’t photographed them as well as this! ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/green-heron/47515/10 "2025-07-30T12:45:29Z")
Allen: what an excellent series. The dragonfly capture is a wall hanger.