Great Blue Heron
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Comment from 4 I AM
So cool my friend, you should do well in the contest. I recognize this exact bird, i do. Wonderful timing and a perfect composition.
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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So cool my friend, you should do well in the contest. I recognize this exact bird, i do. Wonderful timing and a perfect composition.
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from stlpm636
What a fabulous action shot. There is so much going on here! The water, the wings, the fish. Very energetic and well worth the wait. Thanks for sharing.
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What a fabulous action shot. There is so much going on here! The water, the wings, the fish. Very energetic and well worth the wait. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from The Condition Black
You have a really nice shot here. Good balance and flow of imagery, and while I am not entirely sold on the tonal range (the overall piece appears somewhat dominated by gray tones of the darker range) you do feature some real good contrast, particularly at the focal point and that is key. The form and extension of the heron at this moment is what really sells this piece. I think I would have liked to have seen it as more of a close-up shot... maybe crop it down to where the stump and the tip of the heron's left wing both slightly leave the canvas area. My reasoning behind that is because when your imagery leaves the confines of the canvas... even if just a bit.. it causes the viewer to be engulfed in the piece. It tells them that there is more going on in the photo than just what we can see and that helps to immerse the viewer in your work and create intrigue. Yeah, I'm suggesting a dramatic crop and I do not know if the photo is able to withstand that amount of cropping without losing some detail. It's just a thought.
Despite all that I really think this piece will do well in the contest. You captured a unique moment with good form and precision and that is key to getting a good photograph. Good luck, I look forward to voting!
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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You have a really nice shot here. Good balance and flow of imagery, and while I am not entirely sold on the tonal range (the overall piece appears somewhat dominated by gray tones of the darker range) you do feature some real good contrast, particularly at the focal point and that is key. The form and extension of the heron at this moment is what really sells this piece. I think I would have liked to have seen it as more of a close-up shot... maybe crop it down to where the stump and the tip of the heron's left wing both slightly leave the canvas area. My reasoning behind that is because when your imagery leaves the confines of the canvas... even if just a bit.. it causes the viewer to be engulfed in the piece. It tells them that there is more going on in the photo than just what we can see and that helps to immerse the viewer in your work and create intrigue. Yeah, I'm suggesting a dramatic crop and I do not know if the photo is able to withstand that amount of cropping without losing some detail. It's just a thought.
Despite all that I really think this piece will do well in the contest. You captured a unique moment with good form and precision and that is key to getting a good photograph. Good luck, I look forward to voting!
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much! I like your thoughts on the crop. This was taken at about fifty feet. I have not looked at it that tight so I am not sure, but think it may lose too much detail. I will check it out!
Comment from Beansy
What a shot, he is wonderful. Everything so clear down to the droplets of water as he comes in to land on the weedy stump. Nice contrasts and details. A standard for me to aspire to.
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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What a shot, he is wonderful. Everything so clear down to the droplets of water as he comes in to land on the weedy stump. Nice contrasts and details. A standard for me to aspire to.
Comment Written 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!
Comment from sanpedro
It is masterful the made picture! The moment full of dynamics of an event is very well chosen. Little bit more before a flying bird - it would be better than empty space, but also without it it is very good!
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reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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It is masterful the made picture! The moment full of dynamics of an event is very well chosen. Little bit more before a flying bird - it would be better than empty space, but also without it it is very good!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you!
Comment from PoohBear
Great action shot here - great timing on your part and this looks like a pro did shoot it. Nice work!
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Great action shot here - great timing on your part and this looks like a pro did shoot it. Nice work!
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from MorganCollins
Wish I could give your more stars but i can't. this is a fantastic photo. love the colours and movement. well done
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Wish I could give your more stars but i can't. this is a fantastic photo. love the colours and movement. well done
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from cbusst
This is the ultimate..I LOVE THIS. The timing, clarity, colour, composition..this photo is inspirational. thank you.
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This is the ultimate..I LOVE THIS. The timing, clarity, colour, composition..this photo is inspirational. thank you.
Comment Written 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from picklepea09
Awesome motion shot. Great job capturing his getting ready to land. Great focus and nice job catching the water droplets. Thanks for sharing. Nice colors too.
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Awesome motion shot. Great job capturing his getting ready to land. Great focus and nice job catching the water droplets. Thanks for sharing. Nice colors too.
Comment Written 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from GaliaG
amazing capture of the bird with food in his beak and excellent capture of the water splash
good focus, colors, contrast, composition and presentaiton
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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amazing capture of the bird with food in his beak and excellent capture of the water splash
good focus, colors, contrast, composition and presentaiton
Comment Written 23-May-2012
reply by the author on 23-May-2012
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Thank you so very much!