Great Egret

[augustmelody]

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.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk96/equiphoto/Egret.jpg

[Giphsub]

Well that looks pretty good to me :clap

[dbaker1221]

good capture:thumb

[augustmelody]

Thanks for the replies :) I'm surprised that nobody has picked out any flaws yet. I guess I just need to give it time :wink

[riddim_maker]

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:
http://riddimmaker.smugmug.com/photos/196966024_NFA3e-O.jpg
Hopefully this helps

[canucklehead_7]

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

[augustmelody]

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 :)