Arican pied hornbill

[Jonathan Ashton]

Canon 7D Canon 500mm f4 L IS ISO 800 -1.0 1/8000 sec f5
(Exposure -1.0 because I had been previously shooting something else and this opportunity arose before I had chance to reset)

All comments welcome.

[Henry Domke]

Very Cool!
A little raggedy-looking, but cool!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, excellent exposure on the blacks, especially with a -1.0 EC. I like the varied pattern on the bill, and the HB stands out nicely against the sky. Maybe flying slightly away from you, but I would take this, as we dont get this particular Hornbill species here. Comp wise, I would maybe take a bit off the top. Looks like you had great opportunities on your holiday.

[Don Nelson]

Indeed it is a bit raggedy -- but an interersting bird in flight. You've captured it well in spite of the handicap you've mentioned. I'm with Stuart - a bit off the top would help. In fact, if it were mine, I'd make it a bit bigger in the frame.

[David Salem]

Nice flight shot. Techs look good and like the pose too. I agree that a little tighter crop would be nice too. Well done.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Nice details in the blacks. I liked your crop. I might try a round of slight sharpening.

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

Reminds me of the Lion King! I would crop little of the top and left. Too bad he is just past the target zone and flying away from you.

[Satish Ranadive]

Jonathan:
Great flight pose captured.Love the details in blacks.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks very much everyone for your comments, as ever much appreciated.