Snowy Egret

[Raymond Packard]

Took this photo at Ding Darling D-70s Sigma 500 4.5 1/500 F-8
in keeping with the HAP discussion, would this be considered a proper head angle?
Comments welcome, eager to learn:)

[James Salywoda]

I like the pose and pretty bg I just wish you had some Fill Flash on the subject.

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Ray,
To my untrained eye this image appears to lack a little "pop". I think with the soft, similar shades of color it's important to have that extra sharpness/detail/contrast to prevent evrything from "blending" together. I'm sure one of are more experienced moderators could better explain. I do like the pastel colors of this one though. They go quite well together.
Steve

[Dieter Schaefer]

Like the eye contact, wish for a slightly lower angle though. Image looks a tad dark and has low contrast - fill flash would have helped to lighten the shadows. Imported this PS, tried to eliminate a greenish cast, enhanced contrast and lightened the image:

[Arthur Morris]

For me the head angle is fine if not ideal. Though the image looks a bit soft and flat, Dieter's re-post, for me is a bit over-done (but thakns Dieter for the effort).

[Paul Pagano]

Raymond hope you don't mind my playing. A nice pose and I like the bg color a lot. I ran the image through Neat Image and then sharpened it and added some flash to lighten it some. It's always a treat to get these beauties looking at you. Nice.

[Arthur Morris]

Way to go Paul! Great re-post.

[Raymond Packard]

Thanks Artie,
I just found out that we share the same birth day, Flag Day only you have 10 years on me.
Ray
P.S. I'll have to remember to wish you a Happy Birthday on our special day

[Raymond Packard]

Thanks Paul, I like what you have done with my photo

[Raymond Packard]

Thank you Dieter, for your comments

[Raymond Packard]

Thank for looking & sharing your thoughts Steve