Great Blue Heron... calm water

[Joseph Przybyla]

In one of the photography magazines I remember a advertisement that showed an image and the caption read... (paraphrasing) I have been to this bay a thousand times and never seen the light as it was today. This image is very much the same. As many times as I have been to Merritt Island NWR and driving past Parrish Park in Titusville, Florida I have never seen the bay so calm and the light better. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF shot at 150mm (225mm FFE)
1/640 F/8 -1.0 ISO 100
Post processed in Lightroom 5

[Richard Flack]

This is really beautiful Joseph. Love the ripple in the water and what is truly stunning light. Awesome!

[AdityaPadhye]

Nice one! The ripples really add to the image

[Karl Egressy]

Love the composition, Joe.

[nick clayton]

Nice light, reflection and colours Joseph

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Lovely light indeed!
Nice bird and with great composition isolating the subject. Well done.

[adrian dancy]

Superb image ...I would only ask for a touch more canvas on top.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

I like this a lot Joe. Gorgeous light. love the ripples and all the negative space you've used. Reflection is awesome.