Searching for food

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Just one of a few birds that I was able to capture during my vacation in Marco Island. Had to crop about 30% because this was the longest lens I had with me at the time.

Nikon D300
Nikon 70-200 2.8 vr
Focal length: 200mm
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: +1
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400

As always, I thank all for your comments and critiques.

[Gus Cobos]

Nicely done Oscar I like it, good wing position. I like the cloudy sky...too bad you did not have your 300mm...:D

[Katie Rupp]

Hi Oscar,
I like the clouds and the light, it feels like it's just near the end of the day.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

I like it too Oscar - looks like he's off home for a good night's rest!!

[Gail Spitler]

Oscar
Very lovely calmness to this image. Sweet composition.
On my monitor the bird seems just a tad over-sharpened; there is a thin white line outlining the top of the wings that looks artificial.
Overall I think it is very nice. Well done
Gail

[Desmond Chan]

Oscar
Very lovely calmness to this image. Sweet composition.
On my monitor the bird seems just a tad over-sharpened; there is a thin white line outlining the top of the wings that looks artificial.
Overall I think it is very nice. Well done
Gail

I was about to say something re that white fringe. Now I can simply say: "agree with Gail" :)

[Harold Davis]

oscar, you can tone that halo down with lightly brushing some gaussian blur right around the edge of the wing. nice compo. wondering what a little warmth would do to this.