Killdeer

[AJ Kunkel]

A little crop needed?

http://tkunkel.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p13711192-4.jpg

Sony A700, Tamron 200-500, f/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 200

[Dan Elster]

I quite like this as posted. When birds are small in the frame like this, I think the amount of detail maintained in the subject is key. This kildeer looks plenty sharp w/ plenty of detail. The few sticks emerging from the water help balance the comp. If anything, crop a bit from the top. I think if you crop too tight, it will lose it's charm.

[Fabs Forns]

Hi AJ,

Nice habitat image, and you managed to place the subject close to a corner, a compositional must for small in the frame subjects.
As noted above, you coould loose some of the top and maybe some off the right too.
Good exposure and details :)

[Mark Adkins]

I would crop top and a little left. I like the small branches to the left for perspective although others might want a tighter cleaner look.

Mark