Mark Burgess
March 2025 - Greeting the Dawn
About the Image(s)
This heron was fishing and needed to relocate a little so did this dance over the water. It was dawn and there was some soft pink light on the water but I intensified this in post. As captured it seemed to express the joy of life.
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8 comments posted
Fantastic photo Mark! I love when the birds and light cooperate. The action on this photo is perfectly captured. Only improve t is to put a bit of catch light in the eye. Posted: 03/02/2025 14:21:03
Thanks Sophia, appreciate the suggestion! Posted: 03/09/2025 23:47:35
Simply elegant! The light BG color compliments the white feathers of his wing. The soft pink light just adds to the beauty. I agree with Sophia, add the catch light to the eye then print it and hang it on the wall. Posted: 03/04/2025 16:28:28
Thanks Richard
Posted: 03/09/2025 23:47:55
Posted: 03/09/2025 23:47:55
Mark, this is exceptional and would easily take first place in most competitions! Your post-processing was excellent. The soft colors in the water make it appear that the heron is running toward the light, and it looks completely natural. My only recommendation echos Richard's comment. "Print it and hang it on the wall!"
Posted: 03/04/2025 18:59:19
Posted: 03/04/2025 18:59:19
Thanks Pete Posted: 03/09/2025 23:48:12
A beautiful image Mark. I agree with Pete that the heron is running toward the light. The colours are fantastic. Posted: 03/22/2025 11:10:19
Beautiful shot, Mark! The soft lighting and gentle colors make the scene feel serene and natural-definitely worthy of hanging on a wall. Like Sophia and Richard suggested, adding a catchlight in the bird's eye would bring it to life even more. Posted: 03/30/2025 10:01:24