Lesser Yelloelegs in Flight

[Sanjeevprakash]

Took this shot at JBWR east pond this past weekend.These birds take-off instantly and it was not that easy to keep them in focus.
D300s, 300mm F 2.8 + TC14e ,f/4,1/2500s,ISO-200,Manual exp,on Tripod with Gimbal.This is about 60% of the Original,Sharpening and Little NR .

Thanks

[gail bisson]

Nice wings up position and water BG.
Unfortunately the head is a bit soft.
I have tried to get these guys in flight and it is so hard - kudos for getting this one,
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice comp and wings up position, but yes to the head being soft and there is a hot spot on the flanks. Not easy at all with these guys...bump up the ISO and stop down a bit as the legs and far wing look sharper and this would have perhaps helped get the head in DOF range.

[Sanjeevprakash]

Thanks for the advice Daniel.I really need to work more on my techniques and improve.Good suggestions from you.