Comment from Buda
Great picture, the reflection and color of water are perfect . Great camera angle and the stick in the water with Heron has great depth perception .

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Yazza j-photography
Woow just beautiful. The colours in the reflection on the water are just magical the photo is just amazing x

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Lucy Chaplin
Really like the colours and the movement on the water here. For me it would have been better if the whole reflection were in the frame but lovely anyway.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013

Thank you!

Comment from supong
The background is great and draws my interest. This is a classic silhouette picture. I wish you luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from jjdiii
Beautiful image. The reflections from the water highlighting the silhouette. Great camera technique and composition. Wouldn't change a thing!

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

Comment from gidavidson
Agree, what a great colorful silhouette on this heron. Good frame, focus and exposure all with an artistic feel. Good work.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Jairos
Excellent Silhouette of this heron beautiful colors on this reflection nice composition and good rule of thirds very good Exposure Top Shot well focused, camera techniques great, well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from kellydpadgett
Beautiful colors! With the water's slight ripple, it looks like the background has been painted. The lighting and composition is perfect!! Very nice photograph!!

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!

Comment from fastreviewer
'Early Bird.' It is indeed the early bird that catches the worm. A lovely Nature shot of a lone bird early morning and has a good splash of color with excellent contrast. Well done.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2013

Thank you so very much!

reply by fastreviewer on 18-Mar-2013

You're very welcome,

Comment from yourbren
Love this Willie! This is, for me, the most beautiful image you have ever presented.
Beautiful capture of the light as well as your silhouette of the Heron.
Very creative, unusual and done with great expertise.

 Comment Written 17-Mar-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Mar-2013

WOW! Coming from you I am honored! Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!

reply by yourbren on 17-Mar-2013

Willie, nothing could have given me more pleasure then to see you post such an absolutely gorgeous image of color, definition and light. Your images are always shot well but this one was so imaginative and creatively presented.
You never know with these contests but in my heart, I can not imagine you will not be the winner. I always vote and I am voting for you. Bren