Pink on Blue - Tampa Spoonie

This nice spoonie was flying out late in the afternoon during an outing with Capt. James last Feb. I thought the lighting and blue background worked well to set off his pinkness.:bg3:

D700 600VR with 1.4 TC f/5.6 1/2000s ISO 800 Wimberley II on tripod, standing in Tampa Bay

Post: Selective sharpening, smoothed some brown debris in BG, added sliver of canvas on left.

I wish the near wing was better displayed, but thought the head backed by the far wing was strong enough to make it work, and was pleased with the separation from the BG

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

the light is sweet and BG is great, I wish for a better near wing position though. excellent details

Sweet BIF shot Randy! The Spoonie stands out well against the blue water. Sweet light too.

Beautiful image Randy! I like the colours, details and sharpness. Works for me.

Awesome light and excellent details Randy.

Awesome light, details and angle. I agree with your assessment about the wing position. Like that blue BG.

I agree with arash on the sing position, I would like to see the feet.
However, the light, detail and colors are really nice. Well worth framing.

This is a beauty Randy. There is a tiny blue line in the upper left that you must have missed. With your processing skills that should be cake to correct before you print this.<o:p></o:p>
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Excellent light and IQ. Agree with your assessment of the near wing. It just means you will have to go out with James again this year!!
Gail

Great angle, colours and eye contact, Randy.

Excellent Details, Wonderful Light and BG...Loved it

Thanks everyone.

I appreciate the input. Yes, I guess I will have to go out with Capt. James again and try and do better!

Cheers

Randy

Can't beat that great light. The pose and detail are nice too. Love the pink against the blue

Your own crittique is valid.

A lovely specimen and sweet light. Details are splendid too. The dark BG makes the bird stand.

Hey Randy, Love the contrast with the beautiful background and how the head is framed in the wing. I like it.

Gary.

love this image and pastel colors been with captain james numerous times and failed to get as nice an image as yours