Juvy little blue heron

[Connie Mier]

I love the colors of the little blue heron as it is maturing. Shot this summer on Biscayne Bay, from the canoe.
Sony a700, 70-400mm
1/640, ISO400, f5.6
Thanks for looking
Connie

[Paul Randall]

Still water would have been preferable for this shot but you can't really control the water can you (especially if you were in a canoe):D Lovely colours and sharpness, I would suggest cropping out the lighter strip at top of frame or perhaps burning it a bit;)

[Connie Mier]

Thanks Paul, after looking at it again, I agree, about the top part. And FYI, the ripples were from the bird, not the boat.
Connie

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the transitional plumage too, and the look of concentration as the heron hunts. I agree cropping a bit at top to eliminate that top band, and also at left. Perhaps a bit of CW rotation too. You've doing very well from your canoe Connie, and I bet you get lots of peace and tranquility from it too...

[Arthur Morris]

I like the bird, the SH, the perfect head angle, and I am fine with the way the water looks. I like the strange bustled pose too. The big distraction is the crud in the water above and behind the tail.