Little Blue Heron

Gallery: AvianPosted December 22, 200988 views4 comments

This was taken early morning in late summer in backlight. I lightened the heron in processing which introduced some noise in the bird. I ran noise reduction but this is new to me. How did I do? Your input will help me next time. Canon 30D, 400mm., f5.6, !/800, ISO 400, ev + 1.

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Comment posted by Floyd Hopper on December 23, 2009 at 12:57 AM

Great shot. I like the backlight and reflection. The arch of the branch frames the bird nicely. The entire image has a goof artistic feel.

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Comment posted by Kenneth Arni on December 23, 2009 at 1:06 PM

I really like this image Scott, I like the arched branch and the reflection.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM

Scott,

I like the graceful curve of the branch behind the heron and the reflections on the water behind the bird.

I would like to see more details in the heron's plumage, but under the conditions described I may have gone for more of a silhouette.

The eliptical shape of the branch and its reflection almost remind me of an eye

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 23, 2009 at 7:58 PM

Nice one Scot - like the setting and simplicity

cheers
Rob

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