Super comp with his wings spread across the image. Lovely detail throughout the heron, and his nesting material a bonus. I would try and darken the BG a tad. Well captured Denise.
Lovely wing spread, good exposure. Nice post proc work.
My only critque would be that the eye/head isn't as sharp as the wings/body. I would guess your focus point was behind the head. Perhaps another round of selective USM on head/eye would help. I also agree with Stuart about the background. Just a bit darker with perhaps a little more blur.
Good to see you on the avian board. I know OOTB keeps you busy!
Thanks guys, I will work on it after work!!
Randy, It's critter week in OOTB -One of your butterfly images with a poster effect would look cool!! Just in-case you have some extra time!!:)
I like the colour and detail captured. Would have liked to see a bit more of the perch/nest below the bird. I think that the lighter coloured branch behind the bird could be blended in a bit more to be a bit less distracting?
I like the nest-building behavior and the raised crest feathers. You did a good job adding canvas. The head does look a little soft, and I agree that the BG could be a little darker.