Great Blue Heron

[Tom Walter]

I captured this Great Blue Heron yesterday by one of our subdivision's lakes late in the afternoon. The light was wonderful. The shot is nearly full frame. I wonder about the cropping. Should I leave some room in front of the heron "to fly"?
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[Binu John]

Excellent shot of the GBH! Beautiful wing position and details! Yes, I would add more room on the left and a little bit room on the right too.

[Diane Miller]

Although I like tight crops, I'd love to see this great shot with more room, as Binu suggested. The bird is moving, which needs more room than a static pose.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very cool pose. Nice bird and head angle. I would suggest to give more room all around the bird.

[Daniel Cadieux]

A beautiful look at that near wing with a nice full downstroke. Yes to more room in front, and too bad the subject is angling away from you. I'm really liking the texture to the water here.

[Rob Melone]

Nice wing position and layers to fill the frame.