Skmmer

One image from a while ago from home. Some cloning done in the BG to fill the vegetation.

1DMKIV
500mm
ISO400
f: 5.6
1/ 2500
handheld

Attachment 157437

Hi Lorant,

Really nice bird, composition, and details.

The large patterns the dark areas form in the trees draw my eye. A little more cloning may reduce that effect.

The leading edge of the upper wing appears to have a slight sharpening halo along it.

You may consider to see if you like the results of a slightly brighter background.

TFS
Ross

For some reason this image isn't resonating with me, and I am not sure why. I think it could be b/c the bg is cutting through your bird which is detracting. I like the flight pose and the flared tail.