Tricoloured Heron

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at the North Beach at Fort Desoto in Florida. I tried staying ahead of the heron but he was quick. If only he turned his head towards me. I still like the image and hope you enjoy it. Canvas added to the left side of the frame, removed an OOF plant on the beach between the legs and evened out the beach and upper BG. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/5000s
f5.6
Tripod

[gail bisson]

Love the wide stride and the water trailing off the rear foot.
Terrific low POV and IQ and sharpness are excellent. He looks like he is rushing to an important meeting!
very nice,
Gail

[John Rowell]

Delightful shot, Jim. I especially like the banding effect made by the foreground and background. Absolutely Killer Legs really accentuated by the low shooting angle. Very nice.

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular image of walking Heron with beautiful colors. I like the water trail off the foot, nice low shooting angle and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Lorant Voros]

I love this composition. Beautifully exposed and the pose is perfect with the front feet just touching the floor. The low angle was the perfect choice as well. Winner image.

[Mike Milicia]

Great striding pose ... techs look great ... head angle works fine for me here ... nicely done!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Love that wide stride! I also like the water rushing off the hind foot. To me just a slightly higher vantage point would have been ideal, but difficult to gauge in the heat of the action. Super nice!

[Bill Dix]

I love this one Jim. A different look at a Tricolored. The striding pose is wonderful, as is the low POV. He is so intent on where he is headed that I don't mind the HA at all.

[Holger Leyrer]

Super. Your Timing was perfect. Love the low angle, details and nice BG

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice one Jim. Cool walking pose, stare and IQ. Keep them coming.