Tricolored Heron

Gallery: AvianPosted August 18, 2011668 views14 comments

This Tricolored Heron is from Tigertail Beach, Marco Island, FL. While there's a lot I like about it, I haven't posted it until now because it bothers me that I don't have a little more room at the bottom--even though you can't see the foot, it's definitely cut off--does it detract for you?

I appreciate your critiques and comments. Please view the larger version if possible.

Canon 7D, 500mm + 1.4x TC, tripod

f/8, 1/2000, ISO 640

Crop to 74% (13.3 of 18MP). NR on bg.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Lennart Augustsson on August 19, 2011 at 3:23 AM

Hello Brian
It is an extraordinary photo as it is but I also think about more room at the bottom. Im not sure.
Good details.

Lennart

Registered on July 29, 2011, 21 Posts, 137 Comments

Comment posted by Kim Connolly on August 19, 2011 at 4:59 AM

I really like this, the detail is superb, - and it's a terrific pose. The water is lovely - and no - the "cut off" doesn't bother me, probably would not have noticed. As a composition - it just works for me.

Registered on June 18, 2008, 14 Posts, 226 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on August 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM

Lovely light and detail. And I like the lifted foot. I've been rapped on the nose so many times myself for losing the virtual foot that now it bothers me, too.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Jeffry Oonk on August 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Brian, even though a little more space at the bottom might have improved the image. I like it as it is.
The fixed eye of the heron is beautiful
The lifted foot is a great bonus.
Thx for sharing
Jef

Registered on February 5, 2011, 21 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on August 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM

I have a reputation for disliking reflections most of the time for a variety of reasons which I have explained befor. Especially as most of my stuff is pool photoraphy.
This one doesn,t bother me though. If it had been a full reflection cut in half- different story.
Cheers
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on August 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Very nice pose and perfect sharpness!

Congrats

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on August 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

I like the pose with the 'S' shape neck and the raised leg and partial reflection so the composition looks fine for me, nice detail on the larger version, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on August 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM

Well taken and composed Brian. The larger version is a "must see" for viewers, outstanding detail and overall very artistic. Frame this really LARGE!

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on August 19, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Beautiful light and excellent detail and nice low perspective. The background shows off the bird beautifully. Nice to capture the raised foot. Outstanding image.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on August 20, 2011 at 4:28 AM

Super sharp and detailed! The low angle combined with a great background make this shot great!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on August 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

Didn't realize the foot was cut off, still it doesn't bother me. I like the raised leg and the pose is excellent.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Very nice light and detail.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on August 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM

I love these birds Brian, and this is a great shot with great light. The food up really adds as does the nice uncluttered BG. There may be a bit of a halo around neck area, but that can be attended to if desired.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 20, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Exceptional detail and very nice lighting Brian. It's being picky on a wonderful image but this is one where you can't win for losing IMO. I do slightly miss the room for the virtual lower leg and foot but if you had a little more room down there some would want more for the rest of the reflection. I think this is a fine image as presented.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments