Great Egret, morning backlight

[Dave Phillips]

A variation in my backlight series.......7 am, sun just rising(instead of noon) :)
400mm, ISO 800, f/7.1. 1/2500 and I way underexposed it as I was getting that rising sun
on evaluative, should not have been at - .67EV

did one with more bg saturation, but this is more natural and true to what I saw

head turn should be better?

[Chris van Rooyen]

Hi Dave

I really enjoy this image. Normally I do not like to photograph white birds in backlit conditions against a light background, but you have just proven that it can work. I love the light, almost breezy feel and the wider perspective - and the posture is top notch! Well done from me:cool:

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Dave,

I'm feeling this image. I like the composition, light and wings.

[Gus Cobos]

Nicely done Dave,
I like this composition. Nice wing spread with details, like the habitat...:cool:

[Bob Malbon]

David, Supre capture! Where did you find no green water!!! Bob

[Blake Shadle]

I love the composition you've created here, Dave. I really like everything about this image. The only thing I might suggest is darkening up the foliage like I have in the attached example. Just a matter of taste really...

PS: I think a head turn would look a bit unnatural here. I think the angle is fine as presented.

[Maxis Gamez]

I have to agree with Blake on this one. Good job!

[Daniel Cadieux]

For some reason I don't like the neck reflection ending bluntly in such a straight line, I'd prefer if there were more room at bottom to also include the face (I'm sure most will disagree though). Don't get me wrong though, this is a GREAT image that you should be proud of!! :-) The early morning mood is nicely depicted.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the composition and setting. Blake's repost makes it even better. More eye contact would be nice but is highly unlikely to get with this wing position. I might lighten the dark spots left and right of the neck.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Like the repost a lot Blake. Beautful image with a very artistic composition. Very peacful and would make a great wall hanger. Love it Dave. Thanks for sharing Dave.

[Freddy Franzella]

Great image and surroundings! I like the wing spread on the bird!

[Steve Maxson]

I like this a lot, Dave. The original looks like a watercolor. Blake's repost is also nice though it changes the mood - I'm not sure which I like better. I agree with Daniel about the neck reflection ending abruptly - a minor point. Very well done!

[Dave Phillips]

thanks for all the input friends.

Bob, this is receding floodwater.....no duckweed!

Maxis, I am glad you "feel it"!

Blake, thanks yet again....yes that grass should be darker as it is in the shade.

Daniel, you may be very correct that it would be better with the head reflection. It was just a strange soft blur, so I went for what I though was a better crop. I definitely will go back and play with this some more. Thanks for honest input