Reddish Egret Preening

[gail bisson]

Canon 1DX
600mm II and 1.4X
ISO 500 SS 1/1600 F 7.1
Taken in Fort Myers this past April around 8:15AM ( sun was getting high)
Even though you can't see the eyes I think this works but would appreciate your thoughts.
PP: About 55% FF, and cleaned up some black spots in the water near the legs.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Doug Brown]

Like this one a lot Gail. Great light, calm water, and an interesting pose. The absence of eye contact works well here. I could see a bit more canvas on the right.

[Lorant Voros]

Nice pose and great shades of blue around the bird. I don't find the lack of eye contact a problem here either. TFS>

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, brilliant IQ, and what detail you have captured. Good DOF, perfect sharpness, and of course the light, and how the water blends back into the BG - all tops. A great image.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

For me less canvas above would work better. What a wonderful preening pose.
Really nicely done Gail!

[Frank Schauf]

Fantastic. Wonderful pose, colors and background, Gail.

[Marina Scarr]

This is an awesome image, Gail. It's so unique and powerful that you don't even need to see an eye. Your PP is flawless.