Gray Heron. (3)

[Haim Ziv]

Nikon D2x 500 mm with 1.7TC.
1/350 f13 ISO100 WH FF.
The BG is a dark tree and bush.

Thank you for looking appreciate all critique.

[Doug Brown]

I like the eye contact and sharpness of the head. The BG is quite nice. I might selectively sharpen the neck. I like your choice of aperture; DOF can fall off rather quickly with these poses by birds with long bills.

[John Chardine]

I love the way the eye "lights up" the image, and I am a big fan of portraits like this where the detail is so visible. I really like the lighting and the exposure seems perfect to me. The only thing I would change is the composition- I would give more room at the top and a little less room to the right.

[Gary Esman]

I bet this is the last sight many a fish see! Love the eye detail.

[Arthur Morris]

Fine and dandy on the techs and the light and head angle. Yes to a bit more room above. And, more room in front of the bird. You have more room behind the head than in front--that should be reversed.

[Joerg Rockenberger]

I agree with the previous comments re composition but feel in addition that the beak is sharper than the eye and neck. You must have been really close. Love the exposure. Best, JR

[James Salywoda]

Very nice! It has a nice 3D feel to it. The color and details go nicely together.