Comment from adrianart
Another first class piece of natural history Eileen.

Perfectly composed, the detail is superb as is the contrasts and light, beautiful image.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013

Thanks so much Adrian! I'm planning on tweaking this one tonight.

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
A 6 star shot, not available, sorry, great capture of this outstanding blue heron, you got the perfect angle and position showing his back side and his face, the water is wonderful blue due to the sky reflection and that are outstanding moments, the green grass is perfect to give you a harmonious green blue overall picture = you got the perfect perception seeing this blue gay in the same color environment, nice exposure, perfect contrast, perfect shot

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013

Thanks so much Regina!

Comment from clou
Great impact...good pov and composition...well lit in natural light...nice color harmony and a well chosen dof

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013

Thanks so much C!

Comment from Sange
And she is getting there!
E! The clarity is so much better on this tri colored heron! It could be sharper,,but this is the best so far! I sent you a re edit of this shot. So you understand what I mean here.
First, I would have cropped a wee bit more to the left and came down a wee bit on top. Then I would have smoothed out the top portion to make it less distracting.
Now..Look at your exposure..Should have been way higher. ISO is fine. This bird was always moving. Exposure needed to be WAY UP!
That is why his eye and head are not as sharp. It is a fine shot and one of your best so far.
Nice work!

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks Sange! I have so much more to learn, but am very willing and able. I will never give up! ;)

reply by Sange on 05-Feb-2013

You did well..but I now know it is your exposure! carey fought me on this too! lol
250 is tooooo low to shoot wildlife.

reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Yes, I see that now. Will test out higher exposures this weekend at the renfest. I will make us both proud yet!

reply by Sange on 05-Feb-2013

ok..Once you get your focus, use your left palm to as a tripod. rest your lens on it. if you keep it on the lens..you will get movement and up your exposure.

reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

I will do. This weekend will be a good challenge. Jousting!!

reply by Sange on 05-Feb-2013

haha! Good for you! ME? Wetlands or horses up in Wellington. Not sure

reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

I may call you tomorrow evening to go over settings one more time? If u don't mind?

reply by Sange on 05-Feb-2013

fine..always make time for you

Comment from careydils
Holy Cow Eileen. Yes, you are taking instruction very well. Wow. What a difference. Great clarity and beautiful vibrant color, all true. Perfect, pure photography. Great composition, the framing is excellent. Very nice Eileen. I am impressed. Love your title.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks so much Carey! I so appreciate all your reviews!

Comment from WendyG
Wonderful shot Eileen! Super sharp focus, great colors,, just stunning to look at. Wonderful dof, exposure and framing;)

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks so much Wendy!

Comment from Sam S
This is a very good shot of the heron with great clarity. Nicely composed with sharp focus and detail. The background looks weird. Blurry. What would cause that? Regardless, this is well done. Sam

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks Sam, perhaps some of the processing missed a bit. I'll look into the original.

Comment from Geokat
Amazing color and amazing focus. Nice capture with great illumination to show off this nice color and detail of the feathers. Framed nicely with the green reeds.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks so much George!

Comment from jesuel
What a great photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and what great subject matter fine work here

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks so much jesuel!