Wakodahatchee Wetlands

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I have to thank Sandy for this series of photographs, she was my guide to the Wetlands. As you can see I am still playing with opening up my photographs. Thank you for stopping by.
Peter
Oct. 20, at 8:30 AM

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Canon R5, Canon 100-500mm, f6.3, 200mm, -2.7EV, ISO 640. The shot is cropped by 10% and I adjusted the greens in DXO PhotoLab 8.

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Hey, Peter! I’m glad you were able to get out to Wakodahatchee, one of my favorite Florida places! Really looking forward to the images you got…
I love this one! The spoonbill, pose, and reflection are great.
I don’t think you need that much foliage above it, and I envision a
pano-ish crop To accentuate the bird, maybe something like this?
A really nice capture!

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I guess it depends what you’re going for. I like your version as well as Sandy’s. A nice environmental study and the reflections are great.

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Hi Sandy & Allen
After watching the Ian Plant’s interview of Nikhil Bahl on Photo Masters, I thought of I would try using the environment as the main object in the photograph and the Spoonbill as an easter egg. Ian Plant term for an object that add to the photograph, but is not the main object of that photograph.
In this photograph I hoped to show that the Spoonbill is only a small part of the larger Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Thank you for the comments, I do like Sandy repost.
Peter
There are two other shots.

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Hi Peter, I also like both versions with a slight preference for Sandy’s. I think it accomplishes the environmental emphasis with the Spoonbill still playing that supporting role. Either way, an interesting capture of a beautiful place and bird.

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A bit unconventional, but I really like it as presented, Peter. Keeping the spoonbill really small in the frame is what makes this image for me. Very well done.

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Hi Allen & Dennis
Thank you for your comments. After listening to Nikhil Bahl, I thought I would give a try.
Peter

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Hi Peter, I think your original image is quite successful in portraying your intent.

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Hi Allen
Thank you for your kind words.
Peter