Red-tailed Take-off

[Wes Aslin]

It would have been nice to have a different BG and little more DOF, but I am pleased with most of the rest of the shot.
1/1600 420mm f/5.6 ISO 1000 +2EV
Nikon D300S

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4212107433_65b3ef229d_z.jpg

[Stu Bowie]

Very well timed Wes, and I do like the eye contact, sharpness, and wing position. Im fine with the sky BG, but wish you had posted this larger, and with more space on the right and bottom. :w3

[jack williamson]

This is very good Wes. I too would like to see it bigger and with a little more room. Excellent exposure and sharpness.

Jack

[Mike Milicia]

Excellent pose, wing position and detail!

Another vote for bigger and looser.

[Petros Petrou]

Nice exposure, eye contact and timing! It is a little tight in the frame. I would add some space at least in front of the bird and on top.

[Wes Aslin]

Thanks for the feedback. Here is a larger image with some more space.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VsoKjdVSrC0/TqCZNkJLtbI/AAAAAAAAE2s/qnyAStUG1Ug/s800/_DSC8021SD.jpg

[Dan Brown]

Nice exp and unusual pose! I like the repost, nice work!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the wing position, eye contact and details. The repost is an improvement. Well done Wes!