Indian Roller taking off

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

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Our First post:
Image Made with Nikon D40 on Aperture priority EV -0.7 and Sigma 50-500 DG lens @ 195mm, f8, 1/1600, iso 800

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like the composition you chose...really has a nice impact on the speed of the take-off. The twig in the corner is what makes this comp choice work. I would love to see this posted larger (you are allowed up to 1024 pixels horizontally...up to 200kb). I find your black border too thick and bothersome, a simple thin line around the image would suffice. I would also eliminate the smaller twig at bottom (but do keep the one in the corner)

[Ken Watkins]

I have never seen one of these before and this is a very good way to start. The pose is exceptional, but I agree entirely with Daniels suggestions of removing the black border and the small twig.

[Dave Mills]

I agree with above comments but a simply beautiful bird caught in an interesting wing position with nice lighting!

[Alfred Forns]

Agree with Daniel on all counts !!!

Unusual wing position and love the eye contact !!! Really nice !!!

[paul leverington]

:DYou guys are not allowed to post anymore.

Paul

[Gerard Satherley]

Wonderful image. I really like the eye contact and wing position. The composition works for me.