"Poised, and Ready"

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Canon 7d
Canon 500mm
Iso 800
500mm
1/1000s
+.33
Spot meter

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Nice pose and sharpness on the bird. I wonder about a small crop from the top. Might tone down the brights on the stick, but all in all a lovely shot.

[Craig Wallace]

I also like the pose and the sharp eye good HA, like the oof bg, makes the bird stand out.

[Lance Peters]

Sharp as a tack - lots to like here, agree with Jackies comments re the bright spots on the perch.
Fine image!!

[Richard Waas]

Great image Don. I love these little Green Herons. Techs already covered. Congrats!!

[Bill Dix]

I love these guys, and you caught this one in a perfect hunting pose, with great HA and concentration. Beautifully sharp. I might consider removing the bits of fluff from the back and bill, but that's personal preference. A great shot.

[Alfred Forns]

Best you could have done from your position Don !!! ... as presented might just clone the one branch going through his read end !!!! Image is sharp well exposed and a good crop ration !!!

[Harold Davis]

nice job, don!! tack sharp and good exposure. agree with the comments regarding the whites on the perch. if you want to get picky, you could clone out the stray white feather on it's back, too.