Heron close-up

This was taken with Pro90 at ISO 100 in cloudy early evening light,

so there's not much DOF. Comments appreciated.

Whilst the bird is only moderately pretty...this is a very clever and effective photo. I like the reflected beak shape in the background. Great work. I think this deserves 10/10 for originality.

I normally am not a big fan of bird photos because they usually consist of a bird in the center of the frame with a busy background or blue sky. This photo is a nice change, with a well thought-out composition. My only minor quibble is that the tiny sliver of something on the right edge should probably be cropped.

I like the heron, but I do not like the log(?) and its reflection in the background. Admittedly, there needs to be something there to appropriately balance the bird, but in this case I feel the log adds too much unwanted tension. The point-like shape is reminiscent of a sword about to stab into the back of the heron's head, thus disrupting the otherwise calm image.

 

Unless, of course, that was your intention...

The composition is supposed to suggest dual/mirror beak like images, as the first commenter observed.

I like how the stick (and reflection) sort of mimic the angle of the bird's beak...nice image!