Great Blue Heron

Rather than generating a traditional silhouette with a greatly underexposed subject, I tried to keep some suggestive detail on the heron in this instance. I've not utilized this approach previously, but I like how the soft background glow lends color to the steely subject. I don't use light very creatively compared to many photographers, but it's nice to know I can break from my usual front-lit routine every once-in-a-while.

South Padre Island, Texas, 11/6/19
Canon 600mm f/4 IS II on EOS 1DX Mark II
1/1600 at f/4, ISO 1600