Little Egret on a rainy day

[Michael Hogan]

Very wet day in Wicklow. Little Egrets are very difficult to get close to, this was taken from a hide. About 10% crop. Only other PP done was sharpening and slight curves modification.

Canon 40D, EF500 f4 + 1.4tc, 1/250 @ f5.6, ISO 250, AP and Pattern Metering

[Marina Scarr]

Hi Michael:

Nice that you were able to make the most of a dreary day. I would like to see the dark line cropped off the top. I also find your subject rather centered. You may wish to crop from the right as well to move your subject out of the center of the frame.

NIce to see the raindrops!

Marina

[Alan Murphy]

Agree with needing a crop from top and right. I'm also seeing a red/magenta cast. Nice and sharp considering the weather you had.

[Paul Lagasi]

We've broken a record for rain for September...nice details for conditions...agree on crop to get the bird a little more to the right...TFS

[Paul Randall]

Agree with all the comments above. Well done making the best of the low light and dreary conditions. The hint of rain drops hitting water are extra special.:)