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Great Blue Heron

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herons on ice

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Comment from Pentax2012


I'll just go ahead and say it - full body shots of herons are a dime a dozen, but this is a lovely, well-composed shot that looks like you waited for this exact opportunity. I love the motion and grace, and the sharpness is dead on. Amazing shot!

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
Comment from Zilyram


Nicely composed, amazingly closeup to you - the colours are excellent also focus and dof. Good clarity of his plumage.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 02-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from EvaB


Beautiful shot! I like the composition here, focusing on the long neck and perfecct focus on the eye. Color is excellent.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from marieann green


You win! Stunning shot of the heron.
Lucky to capture him in flight. Excellent colors, clarity and composition. Nicely done

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from SteveANH


Spectacular shot, Great framing and wonderful focus on the Great Blue and the feathers.
The green water is a spectacular backdrop.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Mitcham


For what was probably a quick grab shot this is a great image. The judge in me wants to complain about the cropped wings but I will concentrate on the sharp detail and wonderful colours. Good detail in both the upper and underside of the wing feathers. Mitch

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much! I especially like your review because you are very picky. When I posted this I wondered what you would say. I feel good about it now! Thanks again!
Comment from Bruce Cowart Images


I love movement in my photos... You have done just that! Great shot! As for the composition I would liked to have seen the completion of the shot, Im left to wonder are we taking off or landing...

Overall nice shot!

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thanks! The explanation is in the notes.
Comment from GaliaG


amazing colors and lighting

excelelnt cropping, composition and initial impact

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from DavidP


I like the shot of his head and neck leading his body and wings from the edge of the frame. So sharp on the head, neck, and wing feathers. A good photo for the flight contest and theat beautiful green water makes a great backdrop for this big bird. Excellent Photo!
David

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from thood907


Considering you grabbed this one as he surprised you it is incredibly sharp and clear. Nice details and colors along the wings and feathers. It is such a shame you could not get the whole wings in the frame. But then you were not expecting his return, they don't usually do that. Nice exposure and DOF also.

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 Comment Written 01-Mar-2013


reply by the author on 01-Mar-2013
    Thank you!