Great Blue Heron

[Joseph Przybyla]

This image cried out for high key exposure and processing. I know all will not find it appealing but I like high key when appropriate. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED shot at160mm (240mm FFE)
1/500 F/8 Matrix Metering +1 EV ISO 720 AWB
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like high-key too, fun to create. I like the well-balanced composition and details, but I find the image too contrasty, and the heron's white forehead gets lost in the BG. I also wish the eye was better lit.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent portrait. Very nice colors with great details. and beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.