Squacco Heron

[Tony Whitehead]

Taken at Marievale Bird Santuary near Johannesburg. I liked the early morning sun reflection in off the flat water to create the equivalent of a portrait "beauty light". Could maybe stand a bit more sharpening.
Nikon D300
Nikon 200-400 + 1.7x @650mm, monopod
ISO 400 1/1600s f6.7
All comments and suggestions for improvement appreciated.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great find and light, the reflection adds to it. Maybe a tad more sharpening and I might tone down the highlights a bit.

[James Salywoda]

I love the setting Tony very nice and the reflection really adds to this shot. Well Done!