Tri-Colored Heron Fishing

[gail bisson]

Taken last April at Fort DeSoto.
1DX, 600mm II
ISO 800
F 8.0 @ 1/3200
Taken at 9:01 AM. Light starting to get a bit harsh.
PP: In DPP had to reduce exposure by .30 to save the whites and slide the highlights slider to -2. Crop by 25- 30% (so 70-75% FF) and rotated, NR to BG, levels, increased saturation by +4, cloned out a fly in the air by leg and one little black blob in water on the right. DE at 4% on bird then USM to JPEG.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, super pose with the raised leg, and love that we have a great view of the foot just above the water. I like the angled head concentrating on something in the water, and overall the heron is nice and sharp. Good pp work on saving the whites. Well captured.

[Richard Flack]

Awesome capture Gail. Like the posture and action. Nice and sharp. Really great! THS

[hennieloots]

Lovely image, Gail. The IQ and details on the heron is awesome. I agree with Stuart on the pose and the foot in the air. Nice clean background showing the heron off beautifully.
Regards
Hennie

[Rick Bowers]

Love the raised wings, leg and the intent stare.

[christopher galeski]

nice capture,nice light,great pose,love the colors.TFS.