My flower

[MiroslavMaric]

This is Night Heron, juvenile in hunting pose. Slowly moving along the pond with flowers. I made a series of shots and this one in front of flower is my favorite.

This is FF.

5DIII, 600 f/4 IS II + 1.4 TC III, tripod on the raft, f/7.1, 1/2500, ISO800,

PP: NR of BG, tone adjustment, eye work and removed few spots in BG.

Location: Croatia, June 2015.



Thanks for comments and viewing.
Cheers,
Miro

[gail bisson]

This is a very unusual pose for a BCHH. I like it.
I agree that the flower enhances the picture.
I would clone out the 3 brightest specular highlights on the RHS of frame.
Well done,
Gail

[MiroslavMaric]

I would clone out the 3 brightest specular highlights on the RHS of frame.

Thanks Gail! In addition to mentioned highlights I was considering to clone the most RHS flower (a small one) too. I guess it would affect the natural look so I gave up. Would like to see what others will say. Thanks again!

Cheers,
Miro

[Mike Hitchen]

I think this is a great shot.
I quite like the second smaller flower on the right as it creates a sort of diagonal following the bird's gaze from the birds head, open flower and closed flower. However the OOF flower head just above it could go.

[Marina Scarr]

This is one heck of an amazing image. It's unique for sure, and it's fun to see a different type of behavior. Works well with the environment, those pastel colors and the flower is a huge plus.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I don't mind the little highlights, but it's up to you to remove them really.
The flowers make the image stronger for sure.
I have never seen a shot like this.
Really good work Miro!

[arash_hazeghi]

Nice low angle and sharp details. I really like the little flower. light was a bit harsh and the image come out a bit contrasty as a result, I would reduce the contrast a bit.

[Grace Scalzo]

Good advice offered above, but let me add my congrats on this capture. Well seen, unusual, and pleasing. A nice surprise when I opened the thumbnail.

[MiroslavMaric]

Thanks for valuable comments! I decreased the contrast of the bird and flower and cloned out the highlights on the right side.



Cheers,
Miro

[arash_hazeghi]

repost is excellent!