Grey Heron approach

[Dave Barnes]

This image was captured in Early spring just before the cypress trees in the bg get there dark geen colour.
I like the mood captured but would value your thoughts.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/4000
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
ISO Speed 640

[Harshad Barve]

stunningly beautiful image , awesome pose and killer BG , techs spot on ,
If mine I may add some canvas on top ,
TFS

[Mital Patel]

i echo harshad about the canvas. a perfect landing pose and a fantastic capture. bang on exposure and superb sharpness. the blue of the bg makes this more interesting and give boost to image

[Betsie Storm]

Dave,
Beautiful underwing detail & sharp overall. Like the feathers standing up on the head. It's an attention grabber- different from most grey heron images. Great capture. Betsie.

[Chris Baker]

Dave,

I echo all the above, a top notch shot

CB

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dave, super landing posture, and you nailed the detail and sharpness. Im glad you left a hint of his proposed landing spot, and I too, like the colours in the BG. NTS.

[Clement Francis]

Super shot, great clarity and light and awesome timing in getting this kind of a pose

[denise ippolito]

Dave, I actually like the tight crop-it draws your eye to the perch. Nice landing pose,details and exposure. Gorgeous BG.

[David Fletcher]

One of the best Grey Heron shot's I've seen Dave. Normally like space, but this works perfectly. Pretty well nailed. WD!

[Fabs Forns]

Teerrific pose and BG, lots od deetail in the feather and very sharp. Wha't not to like?

[Michael Zajac]

Fantastic landing pose w/ great details! Very nice BG colors.Congrats!

[paul leverington]

Oh man Dave this is killer awesome!! Dig those ripples formed in the primarys from the stall. Wowzer! The overall tone of the shot might be a tad too light--maybe not-- sort of looks that way here though. Superb character shot too.

Paul

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent landing pose, love the sharpness and all the details, well done.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks to all for looking and for comments, they are all appreciated.