Long-billed Corella banking

[Ian Wilson]

The Long-billed Corella is a medium-sized cockatoo of the same genus (Cacatua) as the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. It is found in S.E. Australia and Tasmania with a few in my area. It flies fast and somewhat pigeon-like making flight shots difficult. This is my best capture although compromised by the 'hard' shadows under the wings. The bird was flying towards me until it saw me raise the camera, causing it to bank sharply.

Canon 5DIII + 300 mm f/2.8L II, hand-held.

Manual, centre AF with 4-point expansion, f/6.3, 1/3200 sec, ISO 320

Processed in DPP4 and PS Elements.

Thanks for looking, critical feedback welcome.

Ian

[Shawn Zierman]

Excellent sharpness and details. I think it could be presented brighter...at least in regards to the bird...

[gail bisson]

I agree with your self-critique Ian.
That wing in shadow takes away from an otherwise great flight shot.
Love the fanned tail and the sharpness of the face,
gail

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Ian , very nice , i like it .
It is just a bit dark overall .

TFS Andreas

[Ian Wilson]

Thanks for your feedback Andreas, Gail and Shawn. In this repost I have brightened the shadows and increased the brightness of the bird up to about 240 digital numbers on its crown. Regards, Ian

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the sharpness, details, composition and repost is an improvement. Nice image Ian.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I like the repost!
Very nice psitacid and you catch it in the right moment! Very nice image Ian.

[Ian Wilson]

Thanks everyone for your generous comments and helpful advice on this image. Regards, Ian