The Morning Gathering

[Bill Foxworthy]

I didn't know whether to put this here or in landscapes?
Canon 40D, 100-400L @ 220mm, iso200
1/400, f/5.0, partial metering. Hand held
I have come to a standstill on this image. I like it but cannot figure out whether to take out the bottom grass or leave it. Crop closer ot go back to larger original. etc
Selective sharpening applied along with noise reduction!
Give me you critiques, I can take it, good bad or ugly!! :)

[Lana Hays]

Bill
My first impression was to crop the bottom off and make it a pano. I think if you try to crop tighter, there may not be enough detail in the birds and then it will appear as a large crop. I did a quick crop, lightened it and added a touch of contrast quickly. See what you think.

[Bill Foxworthy]

I do like this crop better Lana,. Thanks for taking the time to re-do this. I think I prefer the darker one a little better though. Just preferences I guess!