Greenbacked Heron

[Anita Rakestraw]

This greenbacked heron allowed me to take several pictures of him, although I stayed in my car and didn't risk getting any closer. This was the final image taken as he prepared to leave.

Mark iii, 4-21-2008, 7 p.m.
ISO 400, focal length 390
f/5.6, 1/2000, handheld
Cropped to about 40% of original

[Nonda Surratt]

Nice job! The crop seems a bit odd to me but not sure why?

[Alfred Forns]

Love the blue bg !!!! Pretty pose and exposure Usually small birds in frame look better in one of the corners See what you think !!!

[Harold Davis]

i like al's repost. looks like the eye could use a round of sharpening. other than that really cool pose and a good looking bird!!

[Bruce Gove]

Also love Alfred's re-post - makes all the difference in the world. Really like the nice colors!! Nice job, Anita. :)

Bruce

[Julie Kenward]

You did a great job of catching all the details! I do like the second crop better but wow...wonderful image!

[Gus Cobos]

Nice composition Anita, Very nice baby blue sky...:D

[Nonda Surratt]

Also like Alfred's crop, really super bird! Agree with Harold on a bit of extra sharpening on the eye. Lovely colors very pleasing to view!

[Anita Rakestraw]

Thanks to each of you for looking and for the suggestions. I did struggle with the crop; thanks for the help there!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Excellent colors and the composition is a lot better after the re-posting from Al.
Never the less, it is a fine shot.
Congrats.

[Anita Rakestraw]

Thanks, Oscar! I appreciate your comments!