Comment from Sange
Look as if the moon is lighting him up. I can tell this is a juvenile because of the colors. He will soon turn all black and loose the green, blue and rust colors.
E, I can see your bird shots improving and I love how you now, take your time, check all settings before shooting.
You have been my shadow now for several months always thinking you were not good enough, When in fact you were. You like Dorothy from Oz, Only needed guidance, patience, and some encouragement to own your talent and take pictures from your artistic POV.
This shot is Clean,clear and oh so Beautiful.
Bravo! I am so proud of you!

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2013

Thanks so much for your words, Sange. I still wonder about my stuff. but you have been so encouraging to me. I can't thank you enough.

reply by Sange on 04-Aug-2013

It is a two way street my friend..you have held me up these last 2 weeks.. Thank you!

Comment from susanlen
A beautiful bird for sure. I like the adjustments you have made to this photograph, especially the darkened background. Gives a really dramatic look to the shot. There is enough light to see the outline of the bird, plus the colours in the feathers. Light is reflecting on his head and leg too. Very effective and very well done.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2013

Thanks so much Susan! I really appreciate your review and most pleasant comments.

Comment from Skyangel02
You did a beautiful job of making this look like it was taken at night. I imagine the moon filtering down through trees and lighting it up. Very lovely work.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2013

thanks Sky, I really and truly appreciate your great comments.

Comment from click3333
A wonderful photo of this heron.

Excellent shading and highlighting.

Just wonderful
color
clarity
cropping.

thanks so much for sharing this lovely bird with us.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2013

thanks so much Click!

Comment from castersupmode
This is an excellent artistic, documentary image, like one would find in a bird book, except it's not hand-drawn but an excellent photograph. The dappled light is perfect as an image of the creature "in situ" or in it's native environment which would greatly aid the bird watcher in recognizing the sought-after bird. It's a very nice treatment.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013

wow. thanks so much for this incredible review!

Comment from BirdsEyeView
beautiful light and dark work. the sharp focus is clear and clarity is well done. the detail and textures present a beautiful bird. BEV

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2013

thanks so much Larry

Comment from donkeyoatey
I like it a lot! The lighting is mysterious and surreal, the pose is amazing, and there is a bit of melancholy emotion and a shot as well. I very much like the darker background. I have no more sixes, this deserves one. DonkeyOatey

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2013

wow, thanks Donkey!

Comment from Anita B
What big feet she has! Great shot.The lighting on her head is perfect with the shadows and dark background...Beautiful blue on her feathers.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2013

Thanks Anita!

Comment from clou
WOW! Great impact...love the low light it adds to the drama and to it's name, Night Crowned Heron....focus is sharp and a nice pose captured...the dark bg keeps the viewers eye on the subject...well done!

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2013

thanks C!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I gave this photo my last saved bonus star because of the classic initial impact it imparts to the viewer. This Night Crowned Heron live up to its name by being illuminated in its beak part while leaving the black flat head dimmed.
The eye contact is irresistible. Pensive as if soliciting your mercy not to kill any of its brethren anymore.
The soft downlighting from the shoulder, wing, then to its knees, is aesthetically spotted on as if its hiding inside a cave with holes on top letting the light source seeps in.
I just love the poster finished look of this Eileen Danielson copyrighted masterpiece.
No flaws to point out whatsoever.
Thanks so much for sharing this...

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 Comment Written 31-Jul-2013

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2013

Wow, never before have I've been blown away by such an informative and pleasing review. You have a way of seeing things that even I need pointed out on my pieces. Such a pleasure dick.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 31-Jul-2013

Thanks Eileen! Even if I was mesmerized by the presence of your signature, I still managed to come up with that review! LOL!

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2013

hahahaha you are a card... when you sending me your email so I can get your sigs for you?

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 31-Jul-2013

Eileen, please try sending me a simple 'Hi!' If my Dicksonshia@facebook.com is functional? Ill be going on line now, can I wait if ur not busy...

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2013

will have to be later Dick, I can't do from my work computer.