Comment from Dawns Photos
Nice shot. I love how you captured the face looking so intense. he looks like he is concentrating on something to eat.Good color,clarity,exposure,background. nicely done.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

reply by Dawns Photos on 12-Aug-2011

your very welcome

Comment from Pat Groleau
A beautiful picture for sure. I think you have a winner here. The cropping of the bird is really great. I love all the texture and color in the background. The bird itself is beautiful in color and detail. Great photo. Pat

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

reply by Pat Groleau on 15-Aug-2011

You are more than welcomed. It is a honor to review your work and look forward to seeing more of it! Pat

Comment from photosbyted
A great Idea Not quite MACRO a close up yes. The phiti is a bit lacking in contrast and is a bit dark. Thank you for sharing with us and I know how hard it is to even get close to these birds.

Ted

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 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2011

Thanks

Comment from mamamary
I feel the picture is a bit dark. I would have liked to see more light in the photo. I think the background would have been better blurred to highlight the Heron.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you!

Comment from safron
Incredible shot. Great close-up, great color, great dof, great light, great timing. Nicely done and I like the way its framed and cropped too.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Kaluphotography
This is a very striking photo.
Goos exposure and focus.
I like the leading line of the nose.
DOF is good.
Thanks for sharing Lou

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from PoohBear
A very nice capture here of this beautiful looking fellow. I have seen these birds hunting even up here in the north, they never miss with that pointed beak.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much! I have seen them miss but not often!

Comment from mnmcarta
Very pretty bird here and love the way you caught it with it's neck like that. Very cute. I'd reduce the noise here though.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Shakeadog
very good shot
colours are very good as are the details
well framed
good angle used and a good entry
focus perfect
lighting very good also
well shot and good luck

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from CzechM878
Hi There.
Good initial impact.
Nicely framed.
Good focus and clarity.
Good colours and lighting.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!