Glossy on pink sky

[Sid Garige]

D300, 200-400mmVR F8 1/320 ISO 800 EV -2&1/3
SB800 in manual mode 1/16
I boosted pink colors in sky during post processing.

[James Shadle]

Sid,
Where you in AV mode?

The flash makes this a special image. The background color is very complementary, your subject is sharp and well exposed.

I even like the placement in the middle of the frame. More room in front would also work, however this works for me.

Well done Biggin,
James

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Very nice sky Sid. The flight pose is graceful and if anything, perhaps a touch more room in front would be fab!

[Fabs Forns]

Great use of flash to get the iridescence af the sun was in. They seem to fly when there's no light :(

Well done, my friend.

[Jim Caldwell]

Stunning image Sid - just beautiful. Great use of flash that doesn't overpower that beautiful sky.

[Arthur Morris]

Quite spectacular. Love the EXP on the bird, the head angle, the sky, and the wing positions. The eye could use a bit of work.

[Jean Clark]

A very beautiful shot, colors gorgeous, sharp.
Also was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon at Venice rookery.
Thanks for sharing
Jean

[Sid Garige]

Sid,
Where you in AV mode?
James

James,

Yes, I used Av mode.

-Sid

[Sid Garige]

A very beautiful shot, colors gorgeous, sharp.
Also was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon at Venice rookery.
Thanks for sharing
Jean

Very nice meeting you too Jean.

-Sid

[Judd Patterson]

Sid, this is beautiful! I love the wonderful exposure and the colors that you were able to bring out in the background. Expertly done in my opinion!