# Hairdo Heron

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hairdo-heron/47970>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [August 30, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hairdo-heron/47970 "2025-08-30T21:08:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**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:** [August 30, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hairdo-heron/47970/1 "2025-08-30T21:08:56Z")

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![Green Heron 104.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/9/f987239c3d466697a98fecbb07d563c83b3ca07c.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

I know I have posted a good many green herons from the state park pond here lately but I thought this funky looking bird was worth another look. Also love the colors of this individual in the early morning light.

### Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated.

### Technical Details

Canon R7, 200-800mm@481, monopod

ISO 2500, f9, 1/5000s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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**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:** [August 30, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hairdo-heron/47970/2 "2025-08-30T21:59:18Z")

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Allen

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a green heron or any heron for that matter with a top crop like that.  
Excellent detail on the image with great color . I sure wish they would get that close for me.  
But I have to do with what I’ve got, which is in bad.

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**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hairdo-heron/47970/3 "2025-08-31T12:34:57Z")

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They will puff up their crest on occasion and the morning light looks good. The BG is varied with subtle changes in color and complements the scene. Very nice with no nits…Jim

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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:** [August 31, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hairdo-heron/47970/4 "2025-08-31T15:49:53Z")

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He’d fit right in at our local college! Great shot, Allen.