Little Blue Heron

Gallery: AvianPosted April 1, 2014110 views6 comments

Egretta caerulea

It's been quite a long time since I posted an image. Life has just seemed to get in the way. Still out shooting when I can. Hoping that I am going to have more time to participate in the forum.
I really liked the light on this Little Blue Heron and the simple composition.

1D MkIV,500mm f4L IS + 1.4tc
1/1250,f9
ISO 400
71% of full frame

Please view larger image for detail.

All comments welcome and very appreciated. Thank you.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 1, 2014 at 10:12 PM

Good detail and pose in a simple composition. Seems flat to my eyes.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 1, 2014 at 10:57 PM

Hi Matt. Welcome back. I've missed your images and comments. I like the light and the pose in this one. The tones and still water evoke a nice early morning calmness.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on April 1, 2014 at 11:51 PM

Matt,
Welcome back. Life has a way of getting in the way sometimes. This is a really nice image. I love the washed out reflection. It works perfectly for me. Larger version shows good detail and coloration. Really nice. Can't suggest a single thing to improve this.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 2, 2014 at 11:59 AM

Nice feather detail for soft light conditions and I think this would work well as a vertical crop also. Good to see you posting again as I always enjoyed your bird images.

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

Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 2, 2014 at 7:20 PM

I like the comp with the reflection to fill the lower section. The filtered lighting adds a nice quality to the image as do the highlights on the Heron's side from the reflections coming off the water. I think you could use the linear preset on a Curve to pop it just a bit without changing the feel of the image. Nicely done.

Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on April 2, 2014 at 11:01 PM

Yeah.... life. Beats the alternative though. Nice to see you back. I like the light here too. Simple and effective composition. Very nice.

Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments