Juvenile Green-backed heron

[Ralph R. Roberts]

My first post! Taken earlier this year.
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1
ISO Speed 400
600 mm + 1.4 (840 mm)
Comments appreciated. Ralph R Roberts

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the head angle and eye contact. The pose is quite unusual. I would remove the dust spot at the top and wish the darker area behind the head were not there. Maybe a bit more room at the bottom?

[Peter Farrell]

Definetley a different pose for a GH. Great eye contact. I agree with Axel's comments.

[Kurt Bowman]

Completely agree with Axel's assessment. I don't think I have ever seen a heron of any type sitting low on a large branch like this. Very unique.

[Aidan Briggs]

I agree with the others and might also tone down the bright parts on the perch.

[Don Anderson]

Hummm, seems like I've seen this somewhere??? I agree with the
CC above. Still a wonderful shot. Also Welcome to Bird Photographers.
I think you'll find the CC here a lot more critical, but very helpful.

[Ralph R. Roberts]

Everyone, thanks for your comments . Don, I decided it was time I "played with the big boys" Critical comments are what i am seeking. Here is the repost with most of the suggested changes.

[Arthur Morris]

Way cool pose and a nice angle to the subject. This one might merit some bill cleanup.