Okay, I know that the Herons HA is not ideal and the shooting angle was too steep but I could not pass up that relection. Taken near Jamestown, VA, Sony A700, 70-400G, f5.6, 1/500, iso400, +1.0ec. Slight crop, small amount of sharpening on bird, S/H on reflection.
Peter, I agree, that reflection is incredible. and I think the ha on the reflection should satisfy the hap. I've never seen this heron from this angle before - love the detail of the dark feathers on the head and the loose feathers on the back. beautiful.
The angle doesn't bother me. I know it's not the classical "catch the eye" shot, but it is an interesting angle--and I think the main focus is that reflection, anyway. I like it.
Peter-
I agree with Pat and Hazel about HA "non-issue" as the story is the reflection and the higher shooting position is required to make it so. Background is complimentary the the reflection is quite sharp. Nicely done. Alex
For proper HA; See reflection
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