Green Backed Heron

[Nico Steenberg]

Photographed at Rietvlei - NR in Pretoria South Africa

Canon 450D
EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
Exposure time: 1/320
Aperture: 7.1
ISO 200

http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/data/523/IMG_07842.jpg

[arash_hazeghi]

looks good, interesting spot to stand and fish(?) I would tone down the highlights a bit. TFS

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Interesting composition and good eye contact, the moving water gives it a great painterly mood. I agree with Arash on toning down the highlights a tad. Maybe a little more room at the top?

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Nico, if its the bridge Im thinking of, Ive never seen a green heron there. Just a couple of yellow bills floating at the back. Super pose, and I like how you have included the rushing water. I do agree to add a tad to the top too. AR sat morning???

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Loved the rushing water and the sharpness. Would have been a much better shot if the bird had been looking down into the waterfall. A square crop with room added on top will improve it IMO.

[Nico Steenberg]

Thank you every one for viewing and commenting. Its highly appreciated :D

Yes he was fishing there and i agree on the highlight adjustment. Stu he is a regular there at the bridge, its has been a while think we must make a turn at AR, will give you a pm ;)

[Arthur Morris]

A nicely designed image. Ditto the above. Next time you have this situation try some at 1/60 and even 1/30 if the bird stays for some really cool blurred water. I like the alert pose.

[Fabs Forns]

I'm in love with the habitat as presented, very original and the alert pose of the bird helps create a very attractive image, well exposed and sharp. Congrats!

[Connie Mier]

Beautiful and unique, well shot! I like the composition as is.

[Nico Steenberg]

Thank you every one for viewing and commenting. Its highly appreciated :D