Great Blue Heron... calm water

In one of the photography magazines I remember a advertisement that showed an image and the caption read... (paraphrasing) I have been to this bay a thousand times and never seen the light as it was today. This image is very much the same. As many times as I have been to Merritt Island NWR and driving past Parrish Park in Titusville, Florida I have never seen the bay so calm and the light better. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF shot at 150mm (225mm FFE)
1/640 F/8 -1.0 ISO 100
Post processed in Lightroom 5

This is really beautiful Joseph. Love the ripple in the water and what is truly stunning light. Awesome!

Nice one! The ripples really add to the image

Love the composition, Joe.

Nice light, reflection and colours Joseph

Lovely light indeed!
Nice bird and with great composition isolating the subject. Well done.

Superb image ...I would only ask for a touch more canvas on top.

I like this a lot Joe. Gorgeous light. love the ripples and all the negative space you've used. Reflection is awesome.