Juvenile Night Crowned Heron

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Shot yesterday. I deliberately underexposed too, and did some adjuments in PS to give it sort of an eerie effect.
Think the HA is wrong(?)
I am wondering if it worked.

40D
-1EV
f5.6
ISO 400
100-400 @400
1/3200 s
Tripod
Cropped from the original.

Comments appreciated.

[Gus Cobos]

Lady Jackie,
You achieved your purpose; I do like the mood. I like it as presented; the head angle is fine. You have a clear and sharp eye. I like the multi colored background. My only suggestion would be to clone out the shadow on the face of the rock; make the color and texture even...good show...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

I Like The Crop And The Eerie Effect I Think The Shadow On The Rock Is The Only Thing I Would Change-great Shot

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Excellent eye contact Jackie. Beautiful soft colors and sharp eye.
Congrats,

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Jackie,
I like this a lot, especially the BG. The only thing that I might be tempted to do would be to darken down the rock - my eye keeps being drawn back to it. I love the feel of the picture.
Regards,
Nicki

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Jackie

I was thinking a different crop? Not sure if anyone would like this one

[Jackie Schuknecht]

TX for all the suggestions!

[Katie Rupp]

Jackie, I like it with the rock and its reflection because it enhances the feeling of peering into a mysterious opening, that said, the rock shadow needs to be lightened a little and I'd crop some off the top. It's an interesting image and quite grabbed my attention.