Exchanging Sticks

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

I went shooting with Robert Amoruso yesterday at the Gatorland. Let me just put in a quick pitch for a day with Robert. I don't have the time or the space to tell you how great a learning experience it was, I'll just say if you get a chance to do this, DO IT. Thanks Robert. I was wondering whether I should crop out the rear of the bird in this image?
D300
2009:03:22 07:42:25
200-400mm @ 400mm
600mm (in 35mm film)
1/2000 sec, f/4
Mode: Manual
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO
Flash: Off
File size: 14.2MB
Image size: 4352 x 2868
Color space: AdobeRGB
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Contrast: Normal

[Jim Poor]

Very nice! If I have to pick something to wish for it would be just a touch more depth of field to get the farther bird more in focus, but that is very minor with the action and color in this image.

[Dick Glover]

A week ago today we saw this same action, and wonder if the same pair is still building their nest. Were not able to get a nice image as you have. Good work.
Dick