Reviews from

one sec.before taking off

at a lake near home

14 total reviews 
Comment from RicksPortraits


I am not a photographer so I really can't speak to the technical aspect of this, but the subject is fantastic. It appears to be a big ole bird so I sure you are right about the take off. Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2019
    glad that you lik this one too:
    there are 2865 more..LOL-LOL-LOL
    many thanks again
Comment from Barbara L.


Great capture of the action! I like how the wings are spread giving us a good look at the feathers, but they don't block the face. The sharpness is excellent throughout the photo. Great entry for the contest! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
    thanks a lot Barbara;
    luck doesn't work, only voting..
Comment from Shadow catcher


Great stop action photo catching this heron as it launches itself into flight. Crisp focus,excellent eye clarity,lovely blue background,very nicely composed and presented. I wish you all the best in the contest with this great image!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019


reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019
    many thanks LeeAnn
Comment from alaskapat


Awesome timing to capture this grey heron just one second before take off , nice detail is daily seen throughout, well focused, nice clear image with good exposure, colors and tones appear natural, really appreciate the clear face and eye! Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 30-Nov-2019
    thanks a lot Pat
Comment from iPhone7


Nice stop action capture. The focus is sharp on the near wing with good color rendering. The position of the bird just ready for takeoff gives a nice sense of action and drama.

The bird is just a bit dark on the underside but not enough to interfere with this being a great entry for the contest. Best of the best in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
    thanks a lot Steve
Comment from cleo85


The pose of the bird looks slightly different to the previous photo. The photo is well focused and exposed. Details of plumage and body of the Heron are refined. The colors are realistic. The panorama framing is adequate. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2019
    Vielen Dank Cleo
reply by cleo85 on 29-Nov-2019
    Bitteshoen! :o)
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


WOW what a perfect second showing the power a bird needs to lift up
your picture is well framed and the two branches are building a good window - a funny aspect that the legs look similar as the branches - a super angle and perspective - great camera applications, clear ad sharp with perfect contrast and lighting - the blue uniform sky is perfect to let the birds stand out very well
great capture , well done

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2019
    thanks a lot Regina for your great comments
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 29-Nov-2019
    My pleasure
Comment from suzannethompson2


Great entry for the contest. Excellent capture of the beautiful grey Heron taking off from the branch. I like that the branches at the top are shown, too. Very good lighting and focus showing a lovely clear image. Excellent composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2019
    thanks a lot suzanne
reply by suzannethompson2 on 29-Nov-2019
    You're welcome!
Comment from Nature Rick


Beautiful take-off photograph of a Grey Heron. Natural colors and tones in the scene, good DoF, sharp focus, good composition and well framed. Overall, a Great Capture Photograph, well done. Good Luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2019
    thanks so much again
reply by Nature Rick on 28-Nov-2019
    Well Deserved!
Comment from michiganmike


A very fine shot. I like the way his feet have let go of the branch. The light on his head and wing is fantastic and the colors are true to life. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2019


reply by the author on 27-Nov-2019
    thanks a lot Mike for your nice comments and top rating, highly appreciated