After comments: I love that some of the comments supported my belief about Zen. I respect those who don’t agree with me. To me, Zen is all about the stillness of the mind…I enter into a covenant with this heron where we are present with each other for hours at a time.
I did not try to make this shot of the heron ‘fit’ the challenge. I have other more typical Zen shots that I was considering until I had the chance to photograph the heron in the peace-filled state that is my challenge. See the photo I titled "Returning" in my portfolio for one example.
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overall i think this is a great idea for the zen challenge. the ripples in the water really add to the overall composition, so that was a good find on your part.
i would like to see the colors pop more, however. they do seem a bit washed out. more contrast would really make the scene vibrant overall.
otherwise, this is a fine shot. good sharpness, good DoF, and a solid composition.
So incredibly underrated!!! To me, that bird looks as if he was literally posing for a zen photo. The balance on one foot. The perch on that particular spot with the beautiful soft greens as a backdrop.
Where he should be perched is on the first or 2nd page minimum!!!!!!
Yes, I feel the sense of zen in this one. The bird seems to be one with the environment around him, and he seems to be in tune with his surroundings. The little bit of movement in the water just may be his dinner. Very minimal subject matter, I LOVE how he's beautifully perched on the rock. Great job from the 'Great Job Baggie'!
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