Green Heron/Dragonfly

SonyA700~Sony70-400G@400mm~ISO200~F8~1/80 sec~manual exposure~Stafford,Texas~8-21-09
CS4/Topaz Adjust3(small detail)/Topaz Clean2
comments and critique welcomed. regards~Bill

Hi Bill, The effect well handled along with the comp and nicely muted color.The dragonfly adds greatly to images interest. Would have liked to seen the bird shot at a lower angle...

Thanks Dave! I like lower angles as well, and often shoot that way, however IMO I find no reason why they should all be that way. Other angles have advantages too, especially compositionaly. regards~Bill

Bill, You certainly have the right to your opinion. That was mine...

Bill, Beautiful details and the DF is a nice bonus. I agree you both make good points about the angle. I love the details in the pad and the inclusion of his feet which may not have been visible from a lower angle. Well done.

This is excellent, Bill. I love the effect and works very well with the green heron. I also like the colors and the transition from the leaf to the feet. Well done.

Bill - well done! I love the feet and the detail and oh yeah - the dragonfly is really nice:)

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Cheryl

Beautiful work as always, Bill! Love the details and the dragonfly!

THe feet grabbed me straight away. IT looks really good mate. :) Love the catch too.