Another Green Heron #2

[Dave Phillips]

posted a green heron(the frame before this one) yesterday and got some good critique(thank you)......more contrast, more room to right, more sharpening, more of perch.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=16994

Here is the result after trying the suggestions.
I think this is sharper on the head and the beak being open is a plus.
Pleasing color maybe, but more pop than I think is natural......let me know, thanks

crop from 400mm w/1.4x, ISO 400, 1/500, f/9(1/3 down from wide open for this 5.6 lens)

[Gayle Clement]

I like the color, Dave. Great perch and pose.

[Bonnie Block]

All looks good to me here, Dave.
The "pop" is pleasing to me. And I think you did well trying to maintain a low angle, because I'll bet these guys are low to the water.
Can you use a kayak or poontoon boat on these waters? I am thinking of getting one someday.

[Doug Brown]

I like it much better than yesterday's post. I'd still give it a little more room up top. Thanks for posting!

[Alfred Forns]

Looks good to me Dave Particularly like the smooth bg and pose !!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This one looks much better for the reasons you described. Thanks for sharing!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Now now! very good repost!
I particularly like the boost of color and sharpness. Well done!