Purple herron

[Alexander Koenders]

The moment whas just before sunset when I made this picture. Onley then you'lle see the magnificent colours of the lower parts of his wings.

Olympus E3, Zuiko ED300 F2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, S1/400, F9, ISO 250, 0,7 stap

[Dieter Schaefer]

Love the light and the colors - maybe another round of sharpening - particularly on the head?

[Alexander Koenders]

i agree with you and see a big diference.

[Harold Davis]

beautiful capture, alexander. love the light and colors in this. dieter did a nice job with the sharpening.

[Marko Matesic]

fantastic capture!....special light and pose....congrats!

[Maxis Gamez]

What a good looking Heron. Looks a little dark in my monitor. Second post works best. I wish the head was not looking away from you.

Thank you.

[Philip Lombard]

Excellent image, agree with the sharpening.

[Paul Pagano]

Both images are quite nice. Dieter's revision is very nice and lighter...

[Lesley van Loo]

this is really a great shot Alex, I hope I get one like this Friday.

regards Lesley

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice image and capture Alexander,
The details and sharpness on the subjest are good, love the colors and the background...:D

[Arthur Morris]

Excellent image and excellent re-post. If only the bird were turning left instead of right... Go get em!