Green-backed take-off

Location: Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Equipment: Canon 7D and 500mm F5 Lens
Settings: 1/3200s at F5 and ISO 400

Hi Rudi, I believe I missed you at the weekend, as I was up there on saturday, and Gerrie mentioned you were there on friday. Absolutely nailed here. Great flying posture with the full downstroke of the wings, and a bonus with the open beak. Killer mankwe BG. Very well captured.

Rudi, you nailed the down stroke. great light, angle, details and exposure. good call on all the techs.

Cool pose, great detail, and I love the open beak. Well done.

Beautiful job on this Rudi. Love the angle flying towards you, the open bill, the gorgeous light, BG and detail. Stunning job!

Great timing here, loved the sweet light and BG :cheers:

Wonderful flight angle, wing position, open beak and sweet light. Terrific in all regards.

I love the incoming angle and the light of this shot. Terrific BG. No nits from me,
Gail

Excellent stuff! Peak action, great sharpness, and open bill. I might move the bird down slightly in the frame.

It's all been said. You nailed this one in every aspect, but the open beak is what sets this one apart from others.

One of the best BIF images I have seen Rudy.

Thanks a million for the positive feedback everyone! Much appreciated!:w3

awesome dynamic pose light and nice details, perhaps a tad oversharpened

An excellent shot, I think I am with Arash regards sharpening, either that or lower the highlights just a smidgen.

great capture

Thanks for the input guys! Appreciated!:S3: