Spring Range

[Bill McCrystyn]

20D 100-400L IS @ ISO400 F/11 1/500 EVL. H/H

A small flock sitting at waters edge seemed peaceful until I got a little too close in prone position and one charged me. :eek:

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the setting and composition. The bird looks a bit soft and the light quite harsh. There are some artifacts in the BG.

[Bill McCrystyn]

Thanks for the comments Axel. It was 10 till 12, high noon. I have gone to f/11 over 8 in an attempt to get more res. I don't think I got movement at 1/500. It's a little frustrating. Any suggestions on how to improve taking the shot besides going to the bar midday? :) The artifacts I can remove.

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice composition Bill,
I like it just the way it is...:D Nice image and exposure showing the details on the feathers, good head angle and sharp...congrats... the background is soft and pleasing which compliments your subject very well...:cool:

[Fabs Forns]

Is this the Bully in Out of the box?

Nicely composed, harsh mid-day light hurting you.

[Bill McCrystyn]

Went back in and applied lens blur cancellation in smart sharpen and lowered exposure .03. Removed artifacts and see an improvement.

[Doug Brown]

Definitely an improvement! But it's hard to overcome the harsh light.

[Bill McCrystyn]

Thanks everybody, I'll stay in the bar from now on. :)