Purple heron

[IvoZafirov]

EOS 30D; 400/5,6. Taken at Dragoman marsh, Western Bulgaria in July 2007

[Chris van Rooyen]

Pin sharp, soft light, great posture - I like it

[Grady Weed]

I like the downward flap motion here. And the wing facing us is very detailed. You can see an "arm like, with hand" outline. The hunched over shoulder has a muscle look to it. Sharp and well colored. Good comp.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice light and details. I would put the bird a bit further to the left in the frame.

[Jose Suro]

I'm with Axel in that this might look better with the bird more to the left. Very nice image.

Best,

Jose

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Agree with Axel and Jose!

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Very nice image. Love the details and the wing pose.
Wish a bit off centered. :)
Szimi