Great Blue Herons Nest Building...

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Lake Morton in Lakeland, Florida on last Saturday morning. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 500mm F/5.6 VR AF-S ED PF, camera and lens supported by a monopod
1/2500 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 900 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 500mm (750mm 35mm equivalent)
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2021 and Neat Image for noise reduction when needed
Cropped slightly for composition and presentation

[Jonathan Ashton]

Another beauty, great timing. This looks slightly yellow compared to the previous - probably different light, having said that you may wish to try lowering the yellows a little and adding a little contrast to the mid tones - it provides a little pop.

[David Roach]

You're on a roll, Joe... Keep them coming... TFS

ps
Those wings just fit, don't they... Just awesome framing... Love those clouds too,,,

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Very nice wing position and I like the overall image.

subtle changes to the tones in mid-tones etc would really help.

TFS

[Dorian Anderson]

Another nice view, Joseph. Action is beautifully frozen, and the wispy sky behind is really sweet. I also like how the foliage is equally in-focus all around. It really makes the photo feel deliberate versus a grab shot.

A bit more contrast as others have noted. White throat on right bit is also a bit hot, but that's probably an easy local fix.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, much appreciated.