The watchful eye

I'm posting now as I have a meeting this evening - but I do hope to get some time to view your photos later.

I was out hunting for a photo opportunity (en route to errands) and most grateful to find the heron was at his favourite fishing place by the weir this afternoon. So I stood a while on the bridge and took a few photos. Or perhaps a few more than a few). At first glance, this is my favourite.

[Maggiemae]

Interesting to see the stripes and the spots so close!

[Taffy]

I just love this closeup! The way you've had the neck and beak work as lines into and through the image is terrific.

[Jorlam]

gorgeous detail in the feathers and the part of the bill we can see.. the eye is stunning.. love the inspired composition - so much to see/explore..

[HelenM]

Great crop. Good title too - it's easy to miss the eye - it seems camouflaged in a way

[KWind]

Wonderful composition!!

[haskar]

Super shot! Great texture and composition.

[Ethel]

This is something different as far as Heron photos go. It is a lovely graceful bird, but this shot displays its skills and agility.

[Babs]

I love this close up, especially the curves of his beak, head and neck.

[Kahsia]

Great composition, Helen. I love it.

[belinda]

I do like how you have chosen to frame and crop this photo, it really accentuates the lovely shape of the neck.

[Jane Martin]

Love the way you have cropped this. Quite a brave choice, but it really works.

[Suzanne]

Interesting and beautiful shot, you can sense his concentration

[Kas]

Lovely swirls and lines. I like how you've cropped this too - has a wonderful flow to it.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I really like the tight crop on this and the way the bird's curvy neck moves your eye through the picture frame. Great shot!