Tricolored Heron

I like the action, HA, and the foot being raised. What exposure comp did you use on this? It almost looks like it could go 1/3 brighter?

Technically excellent Mia. Great timing on that pose with the rt foot up just ahead of the surf line..
Very well composed - Very well done

Thanks Bryan,

I did not use any EV compensation when I took this image, it was taken at 10:10 am and I didn't feel any compensation was needed. Any broghter and I may have blown the whites of the bird and certainly the bubbles in the water. While I normally prefer late afternoon or early morning light I have always tried to include images with varying light to my portfolio.

Beautiful work, Mia. I suppose this could be a bit brighter, but I would be happy with it just as it is. The pose, the eye contact, the raised foot make this a winner.

Another beautiful capture Mia. Perfect timing to get the wave and the raised foot just ahead of it. Techs look spot on to me.

The light is not quite as wonderful as your usual early morning shots but it is handled perfectly.

Peter

I like this a lot, Mia. The pose with the raised foot really appeals to me and the foam is wonderful.

Nice detail, Mia. You didn't mention cropping but if you have any more image to add just under the wonderful foam, I think it might make your photograph even better. A tiny nit ;^)

Carol

Sweet one Mia!!! I like the incoming wave and lifted leg, they give a nice sense of motion.

Ken Archer

I like this as posted. The detail in the larger image is excellent, as always in your work.

I especially like the look of the toes on the raised foot and the texture of the foamy water.

Excellent image, Mia, as usual ! I love the pose of the Heron in the shoreline.
Mauro

Thanks Mia, it's so hard to tell without seeing a histogram. Minor nit anyway.

Excellent DOF & perspective. Those legs look like those of a spider!

Love it. I also like that foot position flicking toward the viewer. Water looks pretty inviting.

I think what causes this image to be so very appealing, Mia, is that, beyond the perfect techs, it makes me think that I'm on the shore and this fellow is stepping towards me. It has presence.

Very well done Mia, I like the pose very much. You managed the whites very well.

Congrats

D&L

Excellent pose and comp, Mia. That raised foot raises it up a few bars. I think the exposure looks very good at least on my monitor.

Excellent, I especially like the low perspective, head turn and leading foot. Exposure is spot on.

Mia:
I'm taken by all the action in this "still" image - the foot, bubbles/wave, water droplet from tip of bill, and intent orienting of the heron. All from a low angle and crisp, of course.

Nice composition and excellent separation from the water.

That is gorgeous Mia

Lovely action, Mia! Beautifully composed, too!

Wonderful all around Mia! Great timing on the surf as well as the leg up. Very nicely captured.

Amazing sparkle and light Mia - the larger image just glows

cheers
Rob

Mia- It's very difficult to expand on the technical aspects of this image, it's pretty much been covered in the comments above. What strikes me here, and with your previous posts, is your ability to take common avian behavior and render it extraordinary.

Yes - a trademark Mia image and perfect in every way. It's the raised foot and foam that make this jump out at the viewer.

Cool habitat shot, love the water action. Could be a tad sharper.



darrenmckenna.com

Hi Mia. The rushing wave adds a lot of life to the photo. Beautiful lighting. Agree with Darren, could be just a little sharper on the neck and bill, easy fix.

Love the action, the angle and the image.
May

Another special image from you Mia. The hunkered pose with that long beak pointing left fits so well with your composition and I love the sea foam setting. Something about the sharpness and position of the right foot makes it almost as interesting a focus point of attention as the head. Just excellent!