Birds in habitat - GBH at river's edge.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Looks like the heron family is popular for this month's project! We've had posts of some in marshes, swamps, boreal forests, and now here's one at a river's edge:). The Ottawa River runs between two provinces - what you see in the BG is the province of Quebec and the start of the Gatineau Hills.

Canon 40D + 100-400L @400mm, aperture priority, evaluative metering, 1/320s., f/7.1, ISO 800, +1.7 EC, natural light, handheld, full-frame.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Very different habitat type shot , and very effective. I love the placement of the bird in the lower right portiton. Makes for a very strong image.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Daniel, I like these shots a lot. Loved the ripples in the water and the hazy BG. Nice clarity on the bird...feels like I am sitting on the bank and watching the scene.

[Michael Zajac]

Daniel, I wish we could see the face of the bird more clearly. I like the composition.

[Austin Thomas]

Hi Daniel,
The composition is great and shows the environment very well.
I wonder if the Heron could do with a little contrast boost or the blacks increasing in some way.

Cheers

Austin

[Rod Warnock]

Like the composition and atmospheric element, Daniel ! Very well done.
Best regards
Rod Warnock

[Nico Steenberg]

Great comp and use of space. Like the mood captured and environment showing in the bg.. IMG is sharp and well exposed.

[Raymond Barlow]

very well done Daniel, beautiful composition., a book cover shot imo.

[Julie Brown]

Hi Daniel. I was wondering what the project criteria might be for showing birds in their habitat. This is a beautiful example. I love the calmness of the water, the reflection, and the shore in the background. I'm wondering how this might look with a little less sky and a bit more water?