Great Egret

augustmelodyaugustmelody Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 74 Big grins
edited April 13, 2008 in Wildlife
All criticism is appreciated. Constructive criticism earns you cookies :D

I still consider myself a newbie.. I'm shooting with my first DSLR and playing the game of guess and check. Every once in awhile I end up with something I like. I think I'm liking this one so far, but I know that there is a lot to improve upon.

Egret.jpg

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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    Well that looks pretty good to me clap.gif
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    good capturethumb.gif
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • augustmelodyaugustmelody Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 74 Big grins
    edited April 12, 2008
    Thanks for the replies :) I'm surprised that nobody has picked out any flaws yet. I guess I just need to give it time mwink.gif
  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    What's there to criticize?
    hmmm! Well, you asked for it:D
    The only things I would comment on in your image is the background and the angle of view.
    Eye level wildlife photos seem to have more an impact and, in this case, you might have also solved the distracting background problem.
    As an example:
    196966024_NFA3e-O.jpg
    Hopefully this helps
    Russ
  • canucklehead_7canucklehead_7 Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    You're off to a good start. Nice shot. The background would be nicer with a more shallow DOF. Try shooting at a wider aperture...maybe 5.6 or bigger if your lens permits. But I'm just being picky....cheers.....Don
  • augustmelodyaugustmelody Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 74 Big grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    Thank you very much! I'm astounded that this has gotten such a positive review ;)

    I will try both of the suggestions posted. Unfortunately Great Egrets aren't in abundance and available to shoot up here where I live, but I will have to find something else to practice on :)
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