Great Blue Heron and Chick

[Joseph Przybyla]

One from the past. I captured this image in January 2013 at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. I keep going back to it slightly changing this or that. Any comments or critique would be welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF ED shot at 300mm (450mm FFE)
1/400 F/8 Matrix Metering 0 EV ISO 160
Post processed in Lightroom 5 and Photoshop Elements 10
Cropped from horizontal to vertical for composition.

[Marina Scarr]

This is really a strong image, Joe, and I know it's not an easy nest to photograph. You've done a great job framing your birds with the nest and trunk. You have amazing feather details. The adult's crown is simply priceless, and truly tops off the image.

[Scott Turner]

great shot Joe :) I love the 'hair style'

[John Cooper]

A most appealing image Joseph and love the detail here.
Converting to a vertical format certainly makes for a strong composition. Well done!

[christopher galeski]

agree with the other's comments,very nice capture.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Joseph, I like this setting showing off parent and chick - especially with the chick looking excited. I like the surrounding moss all over nest and tree, and the adults crest certainly does hog the show.

These guys are very similar to our Grey Herons.

[keith mitchell]

Joseph agree very much with Marina re the composition, typical Florida mosses hanging down the trunk of the tree add to the interest, and as already been mentioned the crest on the bird is something else!

Keith.

[William Dickson]

Well done Joe, overall this image has everything Looking real good Well done and thanks for sharing

[Binu John]

Agree with the all the positive comments above. Very nice shot! Love the details, exposure and framing. TFS

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.