Night Heron

[Chris Kotze]

Canon EOS 40D Lens 100-400 5.6
SS 1/2000s ISO 400 f7.0

It might be to tight in the frame your comments would be appreciated

[Daniel Cadieux]

As you say, perhaps a bit tight in the frame but not overwhelmingly so. Good exposure and sharpness. Not the best wing position (straight up or down always best). I would probably do a little bit of cleaning on the bill. Overall a good image :-)

[Bob Malbon]

Comp, detail, shadows, color and a killer sky - One great capture! I like the tightness when there is only sky. Bob

[Graham Smith.]

Very nice flight shot Chris. very sharp and nice exposure. I agree with Bob's comment - Adding canvas to show more blue sky BG won't really add much.

[Chris Kotze]

Thanks for the comments it's much appreciated.

[Mark Dumbleton]

I dont mind the tight feeling to this Chris. Wings could be better but head angle good with catchlight.
Well done.

[Stu Bowie]

I think your comp is fine Chris, infact I would still take a bit off the top. Well exposed, and love the detail from the far wing. Good job on the eye too.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I like the detail, sharpness, light, colors and exposure, regarding the wing position, it is not the ideal IMO, but it doesn't look bad, Congratulations!

[Steve Canuel]

I think comp is fine as is the wing position. Would've preferred the head angle be toward you the same amount but I also like the fact the he looks like he's looking at something while flying rather than just straight ahead.

[Dave Barnes]

Very well exposed Chris. Ilike the feather detail on the body and the red eye realy pops. As he is flying up, I would prefer a bit more space above and a bit less below. (Or even just a bit off the bottom for a apno crop)

[Mark Fuge]

Nice shot.

I would agree that a slight reduction in the top might add to this image. Otherwise I would print it as is! ;)

[Chris Kotze]

Thanks for all the views and comments