Knot

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

This is my first attempt with the new Canon 500mm f4. Weather was bright and cloud then dull - very changeable.
Canon 20D Canon 500mm f4
ISO 200
1/2,500 sec @ f4.5

All comments welcome, thanks

Jon

[Robert O'Toole]

Congrats on the new 500/4!!

What a cool pose Jon, the wings up landing gear down position is great. The soft BG looks good and makes the bird stand out.

The scene was contrasty and you did an okay job but the birds tail is a little cooked. You can easily fix that is PS with a new layer and a blending change or a new tail section converted darker, you dont have to change the image.
I would always recommend more shutter speed with small birds like this, for 1/500 you did a great job. Also the bill looks sharp but I would sharpen that area to make the eye better defined.

Robert

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice composition Jonathan. Love the landing position The soft background compliments your subject...:D

[Steve Maxson]

Wow! You got a very nice flight image AND a perfect head angle. :) Nits already noted above.

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

Thankyou for the feedback, I really do appreciate your comments. Oh that lens - I am in love!
Jon

[KK Hui]

A little soft but the pose is nice!