Lava Heron

[Mike Landwehr]

Lava Heron image taken at Puerto Egas, Galapagos, with Artie in 2008. I'm debating whether to leave the crop as is, or crop a little tighter on the heron, which would shear off the tips (upper edge) of the lava outcropping the heron is sitting on. All C & C appreciated!

Canon 1D Mark II N
500 f/4 lens
ISO 250
1/400 at f/4

[Randy Stout]

Mike:

Sharp, well exposed, love the subtle greens in the wings.

I would be inclined to leave the crop as is. I think it helps tell the story here, and don't find it distracting.

Cheers

Randy

[Fabs Forns]

Another vote for leaving as is, in fact, I think it would loose impact if you take it away. Very nice image, Mike.

[Gary Esman]

I also would leave as is. Really like the dark lava background!:)

[Steve Canuel]

Another vote for leaving as is. Gotta have some lava if you're going to show off a Lava Heron :).