Reviews from

funny sunbathing heron

at our lake

21 total reviews 
Comment from avmurray


These birds really look strange posing like this, and perhaps it is to get rid of some heat from the body. The light is falling so lovely on this Heron, and it is standing out from the blue sky in an excellent way.

The photo is sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen in the feathers of the bird. The exposure is perfect.

I also like the format you have cropped the photo into, and also the placement of the bird off to the left. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo Fred, and with an excellent DOF.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thank a lot Annie for your nice detailed comments
reply by avmurray on 25-Jan-2022
    You are more than welcome Fred.
Comment from Daphne Oberon


My goodness he looks like a bird caricature of Gandalf the Wizard. This is precious! I love the central leg! Really an amazing shot of an unique stance! Thanks for photographing and sharing!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thanks a lot Daphne for your nice comments
Comment from photoman12


I have reviewed many photos of this one or another heron before. I have never seen a heron perched like this. You have a gift to sit, watch and photograph wild life. Excellent.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thanks a lot for your nice comments
reply by photoman12 on 26-Jan-2022
    You are welcome
Comment from Way West


Such a funny pose you have captured! I admire the strong focus that shows excellent details and the gorgeous dark blue sky. The slightly off center framing is pleasing.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thanks so much again
Comment from JirinaInspire


Great pose of this heron in an unusual position; it should be rated R- only for adults, but it is bird so the rules do not apply. Fun to view anyway.
I have never seen the bird sit like this, he probably needed sunshine after the long winter.

Perfect details, nice colors on the feathers and beak, good eye contact and so nicely presented against the darker blue background.

Thank you for sharing Supergold!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thanks a lot Jirina for your detailed comments
reply by JirinaInspire on 25-Jan-2022
    Of course. Thank for sharing the the photograph.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Fred,
A beautiful picture of this "One legged" Grey heron perched high on a three in your park it's wings held down & out so the sun can warm up it's breast & the hidden leg & foot, while highlighting it's beak head & catching the sparkle in it's golden eye. The clear blue sky creating a perfect backdrop. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    merci beaucoup
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Is this a case of the show all competition? :):) The lake near your home appears to attract all kinds of birds with funny gestures. Good timing. Good shot. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thanks a lot Sesha;
    lakes always attract a lot of birds;
Comment from suffolkbrian


I suppose it fits the contest as such and it is a funny pose it almost should be done for indecent exposure lol,that aside it is a good one with dood detail,well spotted in taking this...Brian

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    many thanks Brian
reply by suffolkbrian on 25-Jan-2022
    your welcome
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of the unusual pose adopted by that heron up there. Like its beak and feathers. Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    many thanks again
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Wow, wow, wow, this is an even more outstanding presentation as this bird is sitting in a position which is not normal, and you have been again at the perfect moment at the perfect place to catch this picture making me even speechless - your frame choice is excellent - your close up wonderful, so we can discover all details which are special in every place of this bird and even the tree part is well-placed into your picture
a great presentation again with a very fantastic unusual content - congratulations again

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 Comment Written 25-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    thanks a lot Regina for your wonderful detailed comments;
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 25-Jan-2022
    Awesome and my pleasure