Posted by Paul Rosser on January 27, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Hi everyone. Another shot of the Heron stalking it's lunch, taken last Saturday at Slimbridge. I hope you like it, I've removed an OOF duck from the BG on this one. All comments and advice most welcome!
Canon EOS 7D, Sigma 150-500mm lens.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 27, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I personally prefer herons in portrait mode, Here there would have been room for the virtual lens and maybe even a reflection, The bird here is very close to the bottom of the frame and i am not a lover of square crops although thats purely a personal thing also, Sharpness and exposure look good
Dave
Posted by Karen Summers on January 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM
good sharpness and colour
Posted by Mike Andrews on January 27, 2010 at 1:49 PM
I agree with Dave on this. I prefer to have space for legs or reflection.
I also agree that it is a good sharp shot, and some may prefer this as it is, but I would rather it was either portrait or just more space at the bottom.
Posted by John Chapman on January 28, 2010 at 4:22 AM
Hi Paul, very nice capture and the nits have been covered.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on January 28, 2010 at 4:31 AM
I like the low POV and the clarity of this shot but have to agree on the virtual legs issue.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Andy Gregory on January 28, 2010 at 5:45 AM
I like the sharpness and the way the bird stands out against the background colours. I think the image works as it is, with a diagonal line from bottom left to top right formed by the bird and red background bushes
Posted by Paul Hobson on January 28, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Hi, dont mind the legs missing coz its in water, great detail
Discussion
8 repliesCanon EOS 7D, Sigma 150-500mm lens.
Dave
I also agree that it is a good sharp shot, and some may prefer this as it is, but I would rather it was either portrait or just more space at the bottom.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Paul
paulhobson.co.uk