From Costa Rica: The Tiger-Heron's plumage is so intricate and really appeals to me. C&C encouraged and greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking! (maybe needs some off the top?)
Canon 40D; f7.1, 1/250; Av -1/3; ISO 500; 500f4 hh from boat
This heron really pops against a soft BG. Excellent eye contact, plumage detail. I agree that a little off the top would improve this wonderful portrait.
Beautiful bird. I like Axel's tighter crop. I really enjoy the plumage details here, background is nice, and the tighter crop highlights the strong shape of the neck and head.
Hi Katie. Very good sharpness considering your shutter speed and your shooting location. I shot this wide open and at ISO 640 to go for more shutter speed, but I like your choices better in this instance. I also like the head angle you captured. I do prefer Axel's crop and I agree with Juan's suggestion to warm up the color temp a bit.
Killer bird, sharp, and a nice crop by Axel. The only thing that bugs me a bit is the dirt on the bill.
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