Reddish Egret... runway model

[rajojomanik]

I had hoped to find the resident 'Big Red' at Ft. DeSoto on the day I was there but it had other plans.

I did managed to see a few on Black Point Drive at Merritt Island, this one posing like a runway model.

It's subtantially cropped, losing some details but I like the pose. Let me know what you guys think.

Canon 7D
Canon 400mm L lens
f6.3
1/1250 sec
iso 800
Handheld

Thank you for looking and appreciate your comments.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

I can't tell a loss of IQ due to crop, so all looks good there. The light on face is great, although I do wish for a slightly better head angle.

It looks like you were pretty low, but the bg blends in so nicely! Well done!

Miguel

[gail bisson]

Hi Ramon,
It was great seeing you (albeit briefly) at Fort Desoto. Looks like you made the most of your short time in Florida.
I too, like the pose and think you have chosen an appropriate title.
Love the smooth water and the great BG color. The water bubbles add to the shot and I like the comp. Was there another bird next to the egret creating the second circular wake?
There is a bit of lack of detail in the wing feathers but nothing really distressing. Love the light on the face,
gail

[Robert Kimbrell]

Ramon, , You got a really nice BG with this shot, good light on his face, I think the IQ is pretty good, but I do see a litle loss of detail o the wings.

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot.
I really like the pose, very nice light, and great comp.
Well done.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Ramon, this species has such lovely colours, and I wish I could see one for myself. I do like the wing position and look back pose, and yes, the light is cast very well on the head. Love the smooth BG, and the bubbles do add.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Ramon, I wouldn't change a thing. The light is fab and as you say, the pose is awesome - full of attitude as one would expect! :-)