# Grey heron

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [September 30, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147 "2019-09-30T08:21:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Han\_Schutten](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/han_schutten/32/72686_2.png) [@Han\_Schutten](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Han_Schutten)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147/1 "2019-09-30T08:21:25Z")

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This heron suddenly stepped in front of me, between the reeds. I had to react fast, because I liked the light, but it was impossible to get an unobstructed view. It needed a bit of work afterwards. I added the final crop and the original image.

Suggestions about the editing are welcome, maybe I can squeeze something better out of the origingal file.  
All other remarks are always welcome as well.

Pentax K5, Sigma APO DG 4/100-300mm @300mm, 1/00s f5.6 ISO200

 ![IMGP3134](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/8/86edfe240633c8bf912edab99c72b71cd245c34c.jpeg)

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**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:** [September 30, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147/2 "2019-09-30T15:39:54Z")

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I think you did an excellent job on the processing, Han. The only thing I might do in addition is to use a fine detail enhancer, like Topaz Detail, on the heron to see if it’s possible to bring out a little more feather texture. The lighting is delightful.

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**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:** [October 1, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147/3 "2019-10-01T14:40:09Z")

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The great lighting, particularly on the bill, makes this shot for me. Nice job.

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**Author:** ![Charles\_Bell](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/charles_bell/32/491_2.png) [@Charles\_Bell](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Charles_Bell)\
**Post date:** [October 2, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147/4 "2019-10-02T21:59:47Z")

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You have done an excellent job pulling a beautiful view from a problematic image. But I agree that the light on the heron made the effort well worth doing.

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**Author:** ![Han\_Schutten](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/han_schutten/32/72686_2.png) [@Han\_Schutten](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Han_Schutten)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 10:14am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147/5 "2019-10-03T10:14:38Z")

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@Dennis_Plank, @Allen_Brooks, @Charles_Bell: Thank you for your response!  
It is indeed the light that made the effort worth doing.

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**Author:** ![S\_Govindarajan](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/s_govindarajan/32/423_2.png) [@S\_Govindarajan](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/S_Govindarajan)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/grey-heron/9147/6 "2019-10-04T01:52:01Z")

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I also like the light and the habitat as presented. Excellent job with processing getting rid of the oof reeds.