Incoming Wood Stork "Harley"

[Chris Ober]

Another one from the FL trip. Let's call him (or her) Harley because this was from a rookery behind a Harley Davidson dealership in Brandon. Looking at the head, I think I might have sharpened a little too much. Oops.

1D Mark II N
500mm f/4.5 L
ISO 800
1/3200 @ f/8 (manual exposure)
on a floating dock

[Marina Scarr]

Agree on the photo being oversharpened. You can see it on the feet as well. I like the flight pose but feel the bird is too centered. I think this could work better to show off your subject in a vertical crop. I like how the bird has extended toes.

[gail bisson]

I agree with your comments. Can you brighten up the dark feather details ( on top wing) a bit? I would take a bit off the left.
gail

[arash_hazeghi]

nice wing span and light, I would go for a vertical, bird looks over sharpened to me.

[Joe Senzatimore]

My vote for vertical as well.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Chris. A terrific pose against a nice background. The bird appears to be sharp (yes, oversharpened in this presentation - that's an easy fix). I agree - this would look great as a vertical.