Creativity: The Jewel Thief

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Everyone,
This was taken at Little Estero Lagoon last February. The light was very low, I was flat on my belly and the BG was very dark - mangrove-type things as I recall.
1D 3 500 f/4 + 1.4 TC
ISO 800
f/5.6 1/1600
Exp comp @ -1/3
Slightly cropped for composition.
Look forward to your C & C's :)
Best regards to all,
Nicki

[Fabs Forns]

Hehehehe, very appropriate caption :) Glad to see one creative queen as part of the project again :)
I like the concept and action, would just sharpen the eye a bit more.

[Alan Murphy]

I like the low angle and the white on black. It really sets off the water spray. Just wish for a bit more sharpness. Good job on the exposure.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice low angle and splash, stands out well against BG. Agree with Alan about sharpness

[Joe Senzatimore]

Other than the head being a bit soft I like the dynamics of this image. Very dramatic.

[Arthur Morris]

In addition to the above I would like to see a bit more head turn. Pattern of the droplets is superb.

[Harshad Barve]

lovely low anngle and excellent droplets ,
TFS

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thankyou everyone for your very kind comments and suggestions. To be honest I really struggled with sharpness that morning - the light was so low and those birds do move fast :eek: I will do some more work on the eye.
Fabs, am really enjoying the project :)
Best to all,
Nicki

[Rod Warnock]

Like the low angle and action so well caught !!
Best regards
Rod Warnock

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you Rod, much appreciated :)