Solitary Great Egret

[Cheryl Flory]

ISO 640
313mm
auto exposure
exposure correction -0.67
metering Mode: Pattern
F10
1/1600
Sigma 50 - 500 lens
Canon 40D

This is full frame. Does it need more room added to it though? The bird seems a bit tight to me for such a large bird. When I photographed this bird, I tried to get it off center, but perhaps didn't pull back far enough to get it enough room. What do you think?

I like the way the ripples seem to circle around the bird, leaving a clear area of water behind its head and I like the head angle, even though there isn't direct eye contact.

[Doug Brown]

Maybe a little room up top and on the right Cheryl. You did well with the exposure, and for the most part, sharpness is good. I might selectively sharpen the head and eye. I would also remove the vertical elements up top. Overall a nice job!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Cheryl,
I like your composition, no nits from me all techs. have been covered...good show...:cool:

[James Shadle]

Cheryl,
Doug covered the exposure and sharpness.

Your gut was correct, the subject is IMO to tight in the frame.
A "looser" composition would improve an otherwise very good image.
James

[Katie Rupp]

Hi Cheryl, I like your Egret and admire the good exposure you achieved.

[Lance Peters]

:) Well done - i love egrets

[Cheryl Flory]

Thank you, everyone. I appreciate your input and your willingness to take the time to reply! What a fantastic group!

[Nonda Surratt]

Cheryl, you got the hard part, exposure, just right..GOOD GOING!!! A bit tight in the frame as mentioned