Feeding Flamingo

[Lorant Voros]

I found a cooperative fellow who let me close enough to capture the feeding. I did some clean up work in the water and the BG. Comments as welcome.

1DMKIV
500mm
ISO800
F:8
1/640
Handheld
Close to FF

[Jim Crosswell]

Unique image Lorant! I like the fact the Flamingo is coming out of the top of the frame, IQ, sharpness, reflection and composition.

[Mike Milicia]

Love the curve of the neck and the excellent detail!
I also like the comp but I keep thinking it might look even better with a bit off the bottom (to the bottom of the "p" in your watermark) to emphasize the head and eye part of the reflection.

[Bill Jobes]

This is a technically excellent image with very creative comp and colors. The eye, head and neck reflection are highlights.

[PhilCook]

Gotta love the diagonals in this one, quite the classic shot, cant find anything to improve upon....

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very nice! Love the intimate view of the drinking behaviour. Great vertical comp and the reflection is a nice bonus. A small dust bunny to eliminate (near center left edge), and I'd consider giving Mike's comp suggestion a try. All-in-all a very strong image.

[Robert Holguin]

Sweet shot.
Excellent comp. I really like the how the neck comes in from the corner. Wonderful reflection, lovely light, and nice details.
Very well done.

[David Salem]

Very nice. I like the neck position and the techs are perfect. Reflection is a nice touch too. Well done!

[Lorant Voros]

Thanks everyone for the comments. Dan, I didn't spot the dust there. I cleaned it up on the Master File and I consider the cropping suggestion.