Black-necked stilt in flight

[Lyle Gruby]

Took this shot a little after sunrise this past summer. The stilts were active and would give some erratic flyby's early. Very fun. All C&C appreciated.

Techs:
D7000
200-400 with 1.4
550mm
f/7.1
1/1600
ISO 400

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Lyle, well exposed on the wings, and stands out nicely against the BG. Comp wise, due to the flight pose, I would crop up from the bottom to create a pano crop. ( just above the brown line )

[Arthur Morris]

I'd crop from just below the brown line :). Sharp. I wish that the bird were angling slightly towards you rather than slightly away.

[Marina Scarr]

You have a nice sharp bird photographed in good light. Wish he weren't flying slightly away. This is the crop I would consider since I find the lower brown portion a bit harsh next to your lovely stilt.

[Lyle Gruby]

Thanks all for the feedback! I was worried to try a tighter crop d/t IQ concerns, but it seems to hold up fine. The tighter crop definitely makes for a stronger image. The slight turn away has always slightly annoyed me with this frame, but I have always liked the background.

[Lyle Gruby]

You have a nice sharp bird photographed in good light. Wish he weren't flying slightly away. This is the crop I would consider since I find the lower brown portion a bit harsh next to your lovely stilt.
Appreciate you taking the time to rework my image.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice flight shot. The wing position is not ideal but still looks very nice. The crop could be tighter.

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot.
Great bif, exposed very well, nice background, and nice details.
Marina's repost looks great.
Well done.

[christopher galeski]

nice shot Lyle,nice light and BG,agree on crop.thanks.