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    Nico Steenberg
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    Default Green Backed Heron

    Photographed at Rietvlei - NR in Pretoria South Africa

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    Exposure time: 1/320
    Aperture: 7.1
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    looks good, interesting spot to stand and fish(?) I would tone down the highlights a bit. TFS
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    Interesting composition and good eye contact, the moving water gives it a great painterly mood. I agree with Arash on toning down the highlights a tad. Maybe a little more room at the top?

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    Hey Nico, if its the bridge Im thinking of, Ive never seen a green heron there. Just a couple of yellow bills floating at the back. Super pose, and I like how you have included the rushing water. I do agree to add a tad to the top too. AR sat morning???

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    Loved the rushing water and the sharpness. Would have been a much better shot if the bird had been looking down into the waterfall. A square crop with room added on top will improve it IMO.

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    Thank you every one for viewing and commenting. Its highly appreciated :D

    Yes he was fishing there and i agree on the highlight adjustment. Stu he is a regular there at the bridge, its has been a while think we must make a turn at AR, will give you a pm ;)
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    A nicely designed image. Ditto the above. Next time you have this situation try some at 1/60 and even 1/30 if the bird stays for some really cool blurred water. I like the alert pose.
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    I'm in love with the habitat as presented, very original and the alert pose of the bird helps create a very attractive image, well exposed and sharp. Congrats!

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    Beautiful and unique, well shot! I like the composition as is.

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    Thank you every one for viewing and commenting. Its highly appreciated :D

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