Rock Dove

[Glenn Bartley]

I was working on my flight techniques the other day. These guys made for plentiful subjects...

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9061/rockdove06.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 800
Focal length: 400mm

[Stu Bowie]

Glenn, well done on capturing a very fast flyer. I like the wing position, and good to see the iridescence on the neck.

[Dave Leroy]

Very nice shot Glenn and a good idea.
I wonder if toning down the top of the wing, particulary close to the bird would reveal more detail. It seems quite bright on my monitor.

[Doug Brown]

Good to see you working on fliers Glenn! Nice wing position. Near wing sharpness is good. Head sharpness could be slightly better. But for me the big issue is overall brightness of the bird. Here's a repost with brightness reduced and contrast boosted a little. I also sharpened the head selectively.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Well composed with a lovely flight action and a killer BG. Like Doug's repost as it makes it pop just a tad more. It looked a little washed out as presented. Great timing Glenn !!

[Jim Crosswell]

Great flight capture Glenn! I like the wing position and BG.