# Willet and re-cropped

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [May 19, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655 "2025-05-19T15:07:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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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:** [May 19, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/1 "2025-05-19T15:07:07Z")

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![Willet2-NPN](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/6/f699888317b0cdc0dd108c55c90017b5a0c80230.jpeg)

 ![Willet-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/1/313db06a598ba09695faf4a4b4ed79395ccca63e.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 like this for the setting and the implied action.

### Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appreciated.

### Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/1000 at f10; ISO 320

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**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:** [May 19, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/2 "2025-05-19T15:45:35Z")

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Hi Allen  
Nice low angle on the Willet, the detail, reflection and framing really add to this photograph.  
Peter

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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:** [May 19, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/3 "2025-05-19T16:49:01Z")

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I like this a lot, Allen. A beautiful scene. Did you try a version with the strip of busier background cropped from the top?

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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:** [May 19, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/5 "2025-05-19T20:23:26Z")

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Thanks @Peter_Morrissey , @Dennis_Plank , and @Sandy_Richards-Brown for your comments and feedback. Good idea to crop the top strip out and I’ve reposted. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Don\_Peters](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/don_peters/32/87970_2.png) [@Don\_Peters](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Don_Peters)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/6 "2025-05-19T20:42:51Z")

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This is a good one, Allen, and the crop helps.

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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:** [May 20, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/8 "2025-05-20T01:34:27Z")

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Nice job on the new crop, Allen..

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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:** [May 20, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/willet-and-re-cropped/46655/9 "2025-05-20T11:53:07Z")

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Hi Allen, nice reflection and I like the pose of the bird as it dips down. Complimentary colors are all very nice. Wishing for an eye catchlight. Nice job on the repost.