Escape

[Kathy Reeves]

Okay, I am a little behind on the assignments---things should start slowing down in a couple of weeks and I can get back here more often. I always learn so much--it is such a fantastic site!!
This was for the DOF assignment.:o
Most of you know how mean these little Snowy can be. The one in front just made the mistake of encroaching on the others territory.
f.9, 1/4000, ISO 1250, -.03, 400mm, AV.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I like the action capture Kathy and your DOF. The front bird is nice and sharp and you have frozen the action. Thought it was a little dark so I brightened it in curves and put it through a warming filter. I like your crop. I think you should try posting in Avian:)

[Cheryl Flory]

The action of the front bird is great, and you have wonderful details even beneath the wings. I like how that bird really stands out from the background. I think the repost improved an already excellent image.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image. I would normally like to see a little more canvas in front of the bird, but given that this give the impression of more of a "jumping bird action", given the head angle and the feet, than a bird taking flight, I like it as is. As it is unclear where the bird is going, so the addition of canvas on the left, in my view, would not improve it.

[David Thomasson]

The DoF works like a champ on this one, and you froze the moment of action beautifully. All i would do it lighten the birds some (especially the escapee in front) -- but not the background, and perhaps take out the branch at top left that merges with the wingtip. Nice job, Kathy!

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[Cheryl Slechta]

Kathy, great capture. And I love David's animated repost!

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Cheryl

[Alfred Forns]

Great post !!!! Love the suggestions and replies !!!

Image wise all I Could wish for is a little more room up front !!! Excellent !!!

[Harold Davis]

nice, sharp base image, kathy. love what david did with the repost. really nice!!!

[Gus Cobos]

HI Kathy,
I like the composition and capture, you sure captured the action, I like the open wing...very good advise given...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

Davids repost rocks for me - I roo feel like it needs a little more room up front.

Well done Kathy!!

[Kathy Reeves]

Thank you everyone--as usual great suggestions!!

Kathy