Essentially what he means is that generally, a subject should have more space on the side it is facing, then behind it.
So in this case, the bird is facing right so should have room to the right.
Yes that's exactly what I mean. In the first you could crop a bit off the left if there's a problem to the right. Think about composition when you take the shot. This'll make it easier when it comes to pp.Thanks
I don't understand your "space to the right" concept - can you illustrate by posting an image
(are you suggesting a one thirds, then two thirds space type composition)
I'll suggest the compositions is very poor. Far too central and in both cases needs space to the right of frame, the second is to crammed in the frame too imo. I dunno why people persist in framing wildlife shots like this. It rarely works which is a pity because the detail and exposure look ok a wee bit blown on the chest mind but over all ok.
Another try
I spent a few hours "Heron" watching this afternoon
difficult to get the exposure right because of the brilliant white of the Egret