Great Blue Heron

[Rich Ikerd]

Great Blue Heron, Venice, Florida
D2X, 200-400VR @ 400mm, f/4.5 @ 1/250 sec, iso 400

From late last year just as the herons were starting their nest building at the Venice Rookery. This guy had a prime location but hadn't yet attracted anyone interested.

[Philip Lombard]

Rich love the shot, great job. Wish we could see the feet but ok as is.

[Gus Cobos]

Rich, Very nice composition and capture, love the detail and rich colors in the background.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Only thing I would change is to tone down the bright area above the head. Love the neck feathers swooping down!

[Steve Maxson]

A very nice image, Rich. Sharp, good pose, and nice background. The color tones in the image are very cool. You might consider warming them up a bit.

[Ed Erkes]

Beautiful Great Blue Heron portrait!!

[Freddy Franzella]

All around great looking image Rich! love the detail in the bird!