Little Blue Heron... C&C welcomed and appreciated.

[jprzybyla]

I found these hiding amongst images in a folder I had shot about three weeks ago. I like them a lot. Thank you for viewing.

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[terrib]

Joe, these are both great but I think the second one is fantastic. The pose, the composition... I love it! I'd love to say something more constructive, but I really can't come up with anything.

[Geoff F]

Unless there is a specific reason for having a square image I may consider cropping to 4 x 5 ratio particularly with the first one which I would crop slightly on the right side.

The bird is looking to the left but that side is the narrowest margin.

Focus and exposure are perfect.

[jprzybyla]

Joe, these are both great but I think the second one is fantastic. The pose, the composition... I love it! I'd love to say something more constructive, but I really can't come up with anything.

Thank you Terri, I appreciate your comment and taking time to view my images.

[jprzybyla]

Unless there is a specific reason for having a square image I may consider cropping to 4 x 5 ratio particularly with the first one which I would crop slightly on the right side.

The bird is looking to the left but that side is the narrowest margin.

Focus and exposure are perfect.

Thanks Geoff, I appreciate another set of eyes looking at the image and suggesting positive edits. I tried the 4x5 ratio you suggested and also 4x3. I thought both of those left too much negative space beyond the direction the bird was looking. So I settled on 1x1 crop but off centered the bird more or less along the 1/3 division line. Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. Below are the most recent edits.

[Bobobird]

Wow these are superb shots and the edits work well too.

[Dave Humphries]

Definitely prefer the crops Joe

Excellent as ususal.

[kaneohebud]

Beautiful captures. Great feather detail and coloring. I prefer the crops also.

[jprzybyla]

Wow these are superb shots and the edits work well too.

Thanks Bobo, very much appreciated.

[jprzybyla]

Definitely prefer the crops Joe

Excellent as ususal.

Thank you Dave, I appreciate your comment and viewing.

[jprzybyla]

Beautiful captures. Great feather detail and coloring. I prefer the crops also.

Thank you Bud, I appreciate your comment.