Profile of an egret

Image Critiques
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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Egrets usually don’t like to come too close to humans, but this one stood very close to me for a glorious few minutes. So I snapped as many pictures as I could.

Specific Feedback

I’d appreciate feedback on any aspect of the image. I’d especially like your opinions on level of sharpness and detail, whether the highlights seem blown out, and whether the bird looks too white and bright. I tried to find a balance between making it look white and ethereal versus extracting the details and bringing it down to earth.

Technical Details

Fuji X-T5
Fuji 150-600 mm/f.5.6-8.0
1/2000 sec, ISO 3200, f/8
Software: DxO Photolab, Topaz AI standard sharpening, Nik Color Efex, Photoshop

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A sweet portrait with superb detail, Canan. That green patch is incredible.

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Thank you very much, Dennis :slight_smile:

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Great shot! I really like the color balance. The white and the bright green around the eye are amazing.

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Thank you :-). Yes, that green on the bird’s face is really striking.