Keeper, or Bleeper?

[Kerry Perkins]

I place myself at the mercy of the court... I was shooting egrets when I heard that wonderful sound of big wings flapping. I spun around to find this heron just landing in the water. My question is, does the fact that we can't see his feet in the water make this a toss?

Converted in LR2, sharpened and levels in CS4.

50D, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/8@1/1600 ISO 400 WB 5100K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash

Comments appreciated!

[Alfred Forns]

No toss Kerry Big Keeper !!! Love the wing position, reflection and fee l !! ... if you toss this one let me know location so I can go over and take it :D:) Would just keep the little trash in the water !! Big Congrats !!!

[Andrew Merwin]

I agree with Al. It is definitely a keeper.

[David Smith]

Here is another vote for a keeper... Good exposure, wing positioning and HA.. Love it...

Dave

[Kerry Perkins]

Thanks guys, I really wasn't sure! I loved the bird against the dark background.

[Oscar Zangroniz]

If Al can't find it when you toss it. I'll dig for it :D Excellent wing position, HA and eye contact.
Big congrats Kerry.

[Milt Berko]

This is a definite keeper. The BG and the wing position are just right. Wish it were one of mine.

[Rene A]

Don't worry I'll take it!

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Kerry, Definitely a keeper! The raised wing is very nice. Good head angle in my opinion. The dark background displays the bird very well. Although I do like this as presented, I think this would also work with some the reflection cropped off sense it is blurred. It is nice to have options. Very nice and thanks for sharing.

[Harold Davis]

like you had to ask!!:D nice job, kerry! cool pose!

[Lance Peters]

Keeper for sure Kerry - Love the Dark BG and the wing position.
Keep!!!

[Don Railton]

Hi Kerry

It's definate keeper in my books also and my code of ethics would allow me to remove/disguise the second (ducks) head just above the herons. Not sure about yours...

regards

DON

[Tom Graham]

I'll abstain.
Tom

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Dude, are you NUTS!!! Print this Fella!!!!
Congrats, different, and very much so a keeper!!!
Don

[Myer Bornstein]

Keeper !!!!! and I second Don's comment re the OOF duck

[Kerry Perkins]

Thanks all! I got out a can of "duck-be-gone" and applied a tiny bit... :)

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Nice post work, like the detail in wings and whites are good.

[Dave Mills]

Can you define Bleeper?It certainly doesn't mean tossing it! Not often do you see a night heron in this position and you captured it well. Good lighting,exposure and detail. Might crop the reflection a little above your name but leave room for the virtual feet...

[Troy Lim]

Are you kidding me? This is a keeper. I never saw that bird do that before. :)

[Mark Young]

Such a great pose! Lovely angle, fully outstretched wings, the bird is nicely exposed. It's a keeper for sure

[arash_hazeghi]

This is very nice, I'd definitely keep it.

[Fabs Forns]

You got my e-mail address ready if you want to get rid of it ;)