Must land NOW !

[Craig Kerr]

I like the pose as this vulture comes down to land
Canon 1D Mk 4 - Canon 500mm - F6.3 - SS 1/1600 - ISO 800 - Tripod used

[gail bisson]

I really like the landing pose. Very dynamic. IQ is good. I would smooth out the line created in the BG on the left of vulture. I also see a whitish halo around the tail-was something done in PP or is it just the BG?
Gail
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the sharpness, outstretched talons and landing pad. I agree with Gail about the line in the BG. Well done Craig!

[Marina Scarr]

You always get those great landing poses with killer backgrounds. There does seem to be a peculiar urgency to this landing. Wish the far wing were a tad more visible.

[Craig Kerr]

Thanks for your comments Gail and Jim
Is it the line at the top left hand corner ??
I did not notice the halo until you mentioned it, will have to check what caused it

[Craig Kerr]

Thanks for your comments too Marina, was busy posting and missed your comment

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks for your comments Gail and Jim
Is it the line at the top left hand corner ??
I did not notice the halo until you mentioned it, will have to check what caused it

Yes Craig the line in the top left hand corner.

[Mike Milicia]

Love the dramatic pose and wonderful BG!
Top left corner is fine for me.
Agree with Marina that better position on the far wing would make it even better.

[Arthur Morris]

Sharp with a dynamic landing pose. EXP right on. I only wish that the bird were set against the all green BKGR and that the darker area were elsewhere. All in all excellent.

[stuart wanuck]

very nice intense¡

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Marina totally said what i wanted to say. Ditto.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Craig, well placed in the frame, and I do like the extended legs for the incoming landing. GC BG's rock.

[Craig Kerr]

Thanks for your comments
I normally don't take too much notice of my background and in this image it's clear that I need to revisit this - Thanks to all for your comments in this regard
Yes Stuart it's the famous GC rock :-)

[Jonathan Ashton]

That is a real peach of a shot - great action composition and exposure.