Cattle Egret with a Stick
Went back to the rookery again. Stood in the water for almost 2 hours as usual.
Saw this particular Cattle Egret flew back with a stick and was staring at me.
Original shot was in portrait mode, where there are sticks around and he/she was not standing on the tip of the stick, too busy. I decided to just crop in to focus on the upper body and stick.
Like to know if this shot is ok or should I have include more of the neck and part of the body?
Critiques and Comments are greatly appreciated!
Troy really like it! IMHO your crop has placed a lot of attention to the stick. Not a bad thing at all because of the stare at you. This type of image keeps the eye moving around the image and keeps attention to it. I like it as presented. Congrats!
I think this is a beautiful shot. I like the cropping because it focuses attention to the bird's expressive eyes, his raised crest, and the curving stick. LInda digennaro
Gary, thank you. I would remove 70% of the stick if it were just for a print, or for a competition that allows it.Originally Posted by Gary Esman
Thank you Linda.
Hi Troy, I really like your image. I would not clone-out the branch. The "C" it forms is a classical compositional element and IMO strengthens the image. The bird itself is wonderful: lots of detail in the plumage, and the eyes are sharp. Congrats!
Ricardo
Troy
I really like the details and color in the bird. He also has a very interesting expression but I really don't care for the stick as it seem to overpower the bird. If the stick were smaller it probably would work for me.
Bill
Thank you Ricardo.
Bill, not a problem, it is just a personal preference.Troy
I really like the details and color in the bird. He also has a very interesting expression but I really don't care for the stick as it seem to overpower the bird. If the stick were smaller it probably would work for me.
Bill
Beautiful shot. Detail and color is great. I too find the stick overpowering Exposure right on
TFS
Ray
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