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Grey Heron

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Posted by Ian Mason on April 1, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Grey Heron
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4, 1/1000s, f6.3, iso 200. Cloned out small OOF bird in background.

Larger version here:
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/largephoto.cgi?ref=118761
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Looks well executed technically Ian :wavey:

Slight pity about the OoF ducks and the little promontory - but that's just me and it's only minor:wink:

I'd crop the bottom of the frame to remove the more defined ripples in the FG and also the very top of the frame to get rid of what I assume is the far bank - just the very dark bit from the top edge.

Nice and sharp - the eye stands out nicely :wavey:
Posted by Brian Davis on April 2, 2009 at 2:04 AM
It's a very well taken shot, I agree with andy about cropping the top but disagree about the ripples, they add a little something for me, confirm the fact that the bird is over water. It's nice as is though so well done.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 2, 2009 at 4:05 AM
Lovely shot, I agree about the cropping suggestion, but I'm not sure about the bottom, as the ripples do give something as Brian says. Beautiful light on the bird and good pose too. Well taken!
Posted by John Chapman on April 2, 2009 at 4:37 AM
Wow this is so good Ian. :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on April 2, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Very nice flight shot Ian with nice details :toast:
Posted by Tom Smit on April 2, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Nice flight shot.

ripples does not disturb.
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on April 2, 2009 at 1:44 PM
Ian

A very nice flight shot as is for me too.

Barry :wink:

Milford Ks
Posted by Mark Davies on April 2, 2009 at 3:55 PM
I'm in the 'get your ripples out for the lads camp.' Can I say that ?
either way its a well executed and timed shot .well done
Posted by Guy Rogers on April 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Hello Ian.

Lovely flight shot of a Heron with some very nice light.

Would be very happy with this.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 2, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Yes perhaps a bit off the top and then your away Ian.
Nicely captured flight with the all important light factor. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Mark Hamblin on April 2, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Lovely light on an excellent flight shot.
Posted by Drew Mellowship on April 3, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Well all nits mentioned and agree with a slight crop from the top - always one of my favourite subjects.

Drew :smile:
Posted by Nigel Blake on April 3, 2009 at 2:09 PM
I like it, slight crop to the top yes, but keep them ripples they add context to the water and environment, a lovely shot!
Posted by keith mitchell on April 3, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Hi Ian.
Don't think qualified enough to judge this fine picture but i do like it with the ripples.
,lovely shot.
:toast: Keith.