Darter Landing

[Craig Kerr]

This darter gave me a great show, notice his tail feathers dragging on top of the water as it comes in to land
Canon 1D Mk 4 - Lens: Canon 500mm - SS 1/5000 - F4.0 - ISO 800 - +0.3 Exp. - Tripod used

[gail bisson]

Craig,
This is really nice. I have an image of an eagle that I posted here on BPN with a "tail trail". I would crop this image to make it a pano-say crop up to where the tail reflection meets the body reflection and add a bit to the right. I like the light on the bird's right wing and the curve in the neck. Love the spayed feet.
Gail

[Melissa Groo]

Stunning wingspread, Craig, and really nice light. Wish I could see the face just a tad more. I think Gail's suggestion on the reflection crop is good. Very cool pose and moment captured.

[Craig Kerr]

Gail and Melissa - Thanks for your advice on the crop on this image, was nor sure if the reflection adds or takes away ??
Attached below is a repost ??
http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=106200&stc=1&d=1324740721