More Stork Antics

[Richard Unsworth]

:S3:

Today was not a good day for stork pics, no wind and overcast; they all spent the day down in their cosy nests.
So heres another from yesterday, the stacked 4/5 will have to wait a bit.

Cropped from the left and top, little PP was needed, adjusted highlights in DPP, a little noise reduction and smart sharpened to resized tiff.
The aerial antics are great to watch, they are very big but no slouches when it comes to action.

1/1600 f8 ISO 400 ME HH 7D 100-400 FL400

[PhilCook]

What, no pole ?..... lol

Sharp and nice wing form, wishing they were a little more separated though

[Richard Unsworth]

Oh there was but....lol

[Dave Leroy]

Another interesting pose. Amazing how close they appear to each other. Nice and sharp with clear looks at both eyes. Perhaps a bit more room to left and below. Nasty looking beaks on them.

[gail bisson]

I really like the action on this one.
Both birds have nice wing positions.
I might do a bit more noise reduction on the BG.
The grey clouds look really nice,
Gail

[Melissa Groo]

I think this is a neat action portrait, Jonathan. I like the 3D quality of it and the interesting sky. Great sharpness and I'm fine with the comp.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent sharpness and eye contact, Richard. As mentioned, a little more separation would have been preferred.

[Robert Holguin]

Terrific shot.
Love the clouds. They give the image a dramatic feel to it.
Two great poses and exposed well.
Wish the top bird's neck did not intersect the wing of the bottom bird.
Still a great shot.

[Marina Scarr]

I this image quite pleasing. Love the composition you chose for these storks.

[Satish Ranadive]

Wonderful flight poses,lovely colors,nice details,great lights and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Richard Unsworth]

Thanks all, hopefully you can bear a couple more