Sunny Beach.jpg
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by roz:
interesting shot waddy ... look forward to seeing your next photograph of this spot and those gators ...

Barred Owl
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Melethia:
Sweet shot! This is a nice composition. In post, you may want to darken the light green behind, and highlight the owl itself just a bit. I love how he matches the trunk so nicely, too.

Sunny Beach.jpg
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Melethia:
That's one either very brave or very stupid heron. :-)

1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by colorcarnival:
I love the bird's pose and the smoothness of the water. Great for being so close to nighttime!

Barred Owl
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by TCGuru:
His round face is SO pretty and he looks elegant and wise sitting on that branch! Your light is great too.

1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Shmee:
Geez, 1 second! I agree with everyone else, that I can't believe the bird stood that still!

Deep Twilight
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Jedusi:
Nice colours. Could perhaps have lost a little more of the bottom to put the horizon more on the 'third'. otherwise nice capture.

1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by shalrath:
Very clear for one second and 300mm! I'd really love to see the colours shine through in your edit.

1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
Excellent shot, especially under the conditions. Love how you've handled the lighting and the long exposure. Now, I hate that you can just "stop" on your way home from work and capture this kind of thing. Only even-semi-interesting things I could do that with are all stationary (so I can shoot them anytime). Now, for what xxrozxx said, let me just say: "You stunned him, just as he was wakin' up! Norwegian Blues stun easily." Sorry, I couldn't resist.

1 Sec Heron, Minimal PAD.
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by KarenNfld:
Very good composition, great for 300mm zoom!