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Inquisitive Grey Heron

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Posted by Drew Mellowship on May 14, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Hi all,

Here's one of my Grey Heron (Ardea Cinerea) images shot over a twelve month period. I don't know what it is exactly but the Grey Heron has to be my favourite subject. All comments are greatly received!

Nikon F90X
Sensia 100
Sigma 500mm Bogen (Manfrotto) tripod
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Drew :smile:
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 15, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Hi Drew,

I'm enjoying some Grey Herons near me at the moment! I like the pose and and composition! However it looks a little soft to me! I'd give it another few rounds of USM and a slight lift in levels!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 15, 2008 at 8:18 AM
Hello Drew,
I agree with Paul, it looks a little bit soft. The heron stands out well from the dark background but as Paul also mentioned it needs some post processing lifting.
Robert
Posted by eric weight on May 15, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Hi Drew,
You have a nice shot in there, but in addition to the points mentioned by the others, I would suggest that you also look at a little AC rotation and it also looks to have a bit of a blue cast to me. I hope these comments are of help and look forward to seeing more of your work.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 15, 2008 at 2:05 PM
Same views as above Drew,

A bit more PS work should give it a useful tweak :toast: :toast:

Strange looking birds when head-on :eek:

Alan
Posted by Magnus Hird on May 17, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Nice looking shot, but agree about the rotation and cast on my screen. Better than I managed yesterday though as the one I was watching in the reeds took off as soon as it clocked me! :smile: