My first post

[DJEANSON]

Hello, First sorry about my english..

So here is my first picture on this forum. This GBH was preening itself when one of is feather fell off. Taken with my modest equipment.Canon 20d+400mm 5.6L
Thanks for your interest.

Daniel


http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8097/laplumecx7.jpg

[Randy Stout]

Daniel:

A very nice first post! I love the story/look of the GBH. Exposure is good.

I would try one more round of sharpening on the birds head/eye. IMO, perhaps crop a bit of the right, I don't think the negative space adds a lot, because of the nature of the action/subject. The bird is angled a bit away from us, but the feather really makes the image.

Congratulations! Keep them coming.

Randy

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Welcome to BPN, Daniel! Great first post. I like the captured moment, details and light and might crop a bit off the top and maybe add a bit room at the bottom. I look forward to more of your images.

[Randy Stout]

Daniel:

I just wanted to add, that its how you use your equipment that counts. Yes, better gear makes it easier, but you are the major factor in the quality of your images. Some of my most meaningful pictures were taken with 'modest equipment'.

Cheers

Randy

[Grace Scalzo]

What a sweet image, Daniel. Very unique. I'm looking forward to more of your images.

[John Cooper]

Welcome Daniel and what a great start..!! This image is rather unique and tells a story.
As for the equipment, its the lens that counts and the Canon 400mm F5.6L is a superb bit of glass. I only sold mine when I purchased the 100-400mm but wished I had kept the straight 400 lens. It was lighter and great for handheld flight images.

[DJEANSON]

Thanks to all for your comments

Daniel