Always a favorite bird. Can't go wrong photographing a Reddish Egret in my book.
There doesn't seem to be a discernable horizon. I keep looking for one and it's not there, I little confusing.
Also like to see some more detail on top of the wings in the shadows.
Good golden light, and typical fishing pose for this species. Not only is the head angled away, but so is the whole body (which is normally OK IF the head is turned at least parallel to us).
Nice raised wings, light, and BKGR but BAA (bird angled away) with matching head angle = weak image...
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