On the prowl

[Harry Behret]

Hi Y'all,

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/268981204_3HVzE-L.jpg

Least Bittern @ Viera Wetlands
D3 with the 500mm f/4 and 1.4 TC
ISO 2000, f/5.6. shutter speed 1.250/sec.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose and angle. I might sharpen the bird a bit more and I find the BG distracting.

[Steve Maxson]

I like the intensity in this pose, Harry. You were lucky to find one of these so far out in the open. I agree with Axel about the sharpening.

[Mike Godwin]

I like it Harry, great pose and subject. The background doesn't bother me so much as the two (or three) white dots below the neck... I'd clone them out. Nice pic... thanks for sharing.

Mike Godwin
Gatorland

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I would like to see this image a bit more sat. the pose is fantastic, looks like is ready for action!

[Wayne Nicholas]

A bit of sharpening and a contrast boost would help this show its potential better. I didn't want to over do it on the jpeg. It could probably go further.

[Dave Shaw]

The revised version of this image is much improved (a touch over-sharpened) but I like the original as well, particularly the intense posture and the bright eye.

Best,
Dave Shaw
www.wildimagephoto.com

[Gus Cobos]

Hey Harry,
Love the composition and colors of your image, very nice pose and capture angle I'm fine with the background...:D

Gus...:cool:

[Harry Behret]

Thank you all for your cmments and critques. Very valuable as always and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.