Reef Heron

hi.My recent trip to the Nakhilo National Park .

http://photobird.persiangig.com/عکسه...;/HADA9891.jpg

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: EF400mm f/5.6L USM
Image Date: 2013-06-21 09:10:01 +0000
Focal Length: 400mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0006 s (1/1600)
ISO equiv: 320
Exposure Bias: -0.33 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Copyright: Hadi Ansari
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)

Hi Hadi, good angled pose, and just love the splayed hairdo, stands out so well against the distant BG. I do feel that areas around the head are a bit hot, so going back to the RAW file should sort it out. Comp wise, I would also come up from the bottom, at least halfway - it will work better. :w3

thank you Stuart.I used your constructive comments

I like the breeding plumage and courtship behaviour. Harsh light though...and some tweaks may make for a better final product. I would also NOT sharpen the twigs below just to lessen their contrasty impact.

Lovely plumage & pose Hadi. I like the perch & BG as well.