Sandhill Crane Reflection

[Arlene Spagna]

This Sandhill Crane is reflected in the pond at Viera Wetlands, Fl, June, 2007. The water was like ice that day. In early morning light. I have left the natural green reflected background as is.

Nikon D200, 70-200 w/ 1.7 TC.
ISO 200, 1/250 @ F/6.3

[Rich Ikerd]

Very nice wing position and reflection Arlene. The mirrored presentation makes for a nice image here (shame about the green intruding onto the crane though).

[Michael Rosenbaum]

Beautiful capture of the crane, Arlene. Have to agree that though the green adds more environment, it distracts from the focus on the bird and reflection (for me).

[Fabs Forns]

He looks like a Matador ready to strike!!!

Another vote against the green, I think it may have worked if it were to the left, just above the wings...

[Linda Robbins]

You certainly captured a wonderful pose and reflection. I have to agree about the green reflection detractig from the really good elements of the image.

[Alfred Forns]

Details and feather reproduction on that bird is excellent Killer reflection I like it a lot Another vote for evicting the reflection !!!

[Arlene Spagna]

OK, thank you all. Would the best method to clean the green be to use the clone tool? Or some extraction method?

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful detail , lighting and reflection Arlene. It is definitely a wonderful image and I would like to see a repost without the green .