Preening Green Heron

[Ralph R. Roberts]

Another from my GH collection. Taken last summer. Canon EOS 5D; Tv( Shutter Speed )1/1000; Av 7.1; ISO Speed 640; EF 600mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Comments appreciated.

[Ilija Dukovski]

I really like the comp and the pose of the bird.
The green BG is really good, and the perch branches are
great in this image (usually branches ruin images by cluttering it,
not in this case). The plumage on the bird's back is excellent
and sharp. I think the head can get more sharpening
and the dark top of the image BG could be cloned away.
Very nice overall.

[Christian Dionne]

I love the light Ralph, beautifully captured. Beautiful detailed feathers on the back. I wish there were a little more light on the neck and the head a little sharper. horizon needs to be readjusted too CCW. L really like the light green BG that just vanishes in the distance.

Nicely done!

[Mital Patel]

i liked that square crop here and the green wet carpet few sticks adds lot. a little better head position may have boosted up this image. you can also clone that dark stripes on top too.