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Great Blue Heron

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Comment from Lilynitestorm


GORGEOUS PICTURE! The B&W medium is what captured my eye. I think if this was in color it would have been quite so stunning. Great choice!

 Comment Written 02-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 07-Feb-2015
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
reply by Lilynitestorm on 12-Feb-2015
    you're welcome
Comment from avmurray


This is indeed a great shot of this fluffed up bird,and I think it looks very good in BW. I especially like the way the bird is posing and also the way the light is falling on it in such a lovely way. This makes it stand out even better from the background.

The photo is well focused showing clear and well defined details all over, and especially in the fine feathers. The exposure is very good and it is good distinctions between dark and light.

The cropping has worked well and the bird has got a good placement within the frame. This of course makes for a good and well balanced composition. Really a well taken bird shot, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
    Thank you so very much! I do hope the judging staff likes it!
reply by avmurray on 03-Jan-2015
    You are more than welcome Willie
Comment from eileen0204


Willie, what a fine tribute to the great blue.

I loved the black and white on this one. What a real eye pleaser. Great entry for the contest.

Perfect in detial and great DOF. Good Lucj!

 Comment Written 31-Dec-2014


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from rogere3852


Good Morning Willie

Nice capture. Love the detail and head and body. Strong message from those eyes.

I like that old worn stump in the foreground. Good Light treatment.

Well done image.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2014


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
    Thank you so very much! We leave for Florida tomorrow morning and will stay until spring.
Comment from michiganmike


A great choice for a black and white presentation as the textures of the plumage and the stump are the most important features. Great details and excellent tonal range. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2014


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from juliehall


This is an excellent image of a Great Blue. I love the b/w presentation. the focus is so sharp. this is very detailed. love the composition as well.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2014


reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from jrconrad


Oh man, this is super. How original and well executed. Every sharp detail, the feathers and that eye make for a very special picture. I might wish for a smidge more space at the top, but this will do nicely.

 Comment Written 30-Dec-2014


reply by the author on 30-Dec-2014
    Thank you so very much!