Common merganser start up

[Yves Matteau]

Canon 20D
1/1250 sec.
F/6.3
ISO 800

[Gautam Biswas]

Hi Yves, A great image full of action. My comment would be to have some more room in front of the birds and that the wings of the second bird are clipped. Regarding the composition of similar take-off images, where the waves in the water created by the take-off action behind the birds are also an important part of the image, what is the ideal balance between the part behind the birds and the space in front of them. Look for some advice from the experts.

[Albert Froneman]

Hi Yves, I agree with Gautam that you need a bit more space in front of the birds for a better flow of composition and movemtn in the image. Still it is a special capture that shows both birds!