Pre-dawn Snowy

[Steve Maxson]

A snowy egret photographed before sunrise at Little Estero Lagoon. 20D, 500 f/4 +1.4X, 1/180, f/5.6, ISO 400. Converted the RAW image at Cloudy WB and adjusted saturation to enhance the color in the water - but still keep it a pastel effect. I would be interested in what others think of this look.

[Alfred Forns]

Looking good Steve That is a magical place pre-dawn !!! Looks like conditions were perfect Love the still water If anything would go brighter Next time try including the exposure compensation !!! Excellent color and feel !!!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great light and fantastic colors,nice composition too!

[Jim Poor]

Very nice, simple image. I like the color and exposure just fine. I would, however probably get rid of the sticky uppy bit in front of the bird.

[Blake Shadle]

Hey Steve, I took a minute and made seem very rough adjustments (no comments on my PS work!! I only did as an example :D) I really like this. I think it would have much more impact if there were a bit more room at the bottom, and less at the top, like in the repost. I also lightened just the Snowy using a levels adjustment layer and masking the Snowy. You did a fine job making this image.

[Mike Tracy]

I probably would remove the little stick but other than that this is a very pretty image. Looks like you have a lot of room to go different ways to edit this if desired.

[Steve Maxson]

Thanks for your suggestions, Blake. I'll have to give that a try. :) The original does have more room at the bottom so I could go lower.

[Stephen Stephen]

Steve this is a well captured image. The others have already offered some good advice and I like Blake's example re-work. Overall the soft colours in this image remind me of a pastel painting.

[Arthur Morris]

Wonderful head angle and pastels. Going VERT would have been a good plan for the virtual feet...

later and love, artie

[Grady Weed]

Either image version is OK. The pinkish colored bg is a huge plus in making this one work. Very artful, soft and inviting.