Comment from B Lemley
Well, you sure got this fellow, he is strutting his stuff and you caught him perfectly, from the headdress down to his great toes with talons! I love his weathered feathers, the lighting is perfect to show him off He looks bedragled, and hungry!

Excellent use of technique and technology, lovely colors throughout, excellent lighting, and wonderful story elements.

I always enjoy your blue heron, Willie!

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2011

Thanks for such a nice review and high score!

reply by B Lemley on 07-Feb-2011

You're welcome, Willie ~ well deserved! Love this guy!

Comment from Snappyviv
Love the way he's strutting around like he owns the place - maybe he does?! Good action shot with nice clarity. The light is good despite the greyness of it all but his head and beak provide the splash of colour needed to draw the viewer in. Nice one.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Raphael Photography
This is a wonderful photograph.
Very good colour and focus.
Very good DOF.
Good placement and framing.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much for such a nice review and high score.

Comment from nannybpurple
Good clarity in the shot and the bird shows well good sharp focus.
color good
focus good
light good
framing good

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from RagsAuggie
Nice shot!Look at those feet! Good interest-good color and lighting! This is a very nice shot! Thanks for sharing! Cindy

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from DeeZ
Great shot. Love the way caught his foot mid-stride. Nice lighting and white balance and you framed it up great. Enjoyed it Birdman!

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

reply by DeeZ on 06-Feb-2011

You're welcome

Comment from marieann green
Great shot Willie
Really like the capturing him in motion
Colors are very harmonious
Great story telling ability
Technically excellent
Just perfect
Enjoyed

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Cre8tiveNomad
Beautiful capture. Nice detail, colors are sharp & clear, well framed.
Good use of background for dof and orientation.
Well composrd with charming first impression and movement.
Very nice feel.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

reply by Cre8tiveNomad on 06-Feb-2011

welcome

Comment from Southernbelle Photos
Colors very nice. Details very nice. DoF nice. Lighting nice. Initial impact very nice. Creativity of presentation very nice. Color harmony very nice. Center of interest very nice. Technical excellence and technique very nice. Story telling nice. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Great Blue Heron. Sorry I don't have enough Stars to give you more. Southernbelle

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!

reply by Southernbelle Photos on 06-Feb-2011

You welcome, Eileen

Comment from ahsanzia
Beautiful photo of this heron. You caught him in action. I like the grey non distracting background as it goes well with the subject. Focus is good and details are good. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

Initial Impact:5
Creativity:4
Presentation:5
Center of Interest:5
Lighting:5
Story Telling:5
Technical Skills:5
Technique:5
Color Harmony/contrast:5

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2011

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2011

Thank you so very much!