Dove Launch

[Anita Rakestraw]

On an early morning shoot, took several images of this dove sitting on a picnic table. When she took off, this is what the camera caught. I kinda like it altho it's mostly blur; looks kinda painterly to me....but wanted to know what you guys think. Maybe the trash bin? Comments/suggestions welcome!

5/18/08 7 a.m.
1DMk III, 1-400mm IS @ 400mm, handheld
ISO 800, 1/000, f/5.6, EC 0

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Anita,
I like the action here...:) Your bird looks soft and out of focus...:( I would crop out the table from the bottom of the frame...:cool:

[Katie Rupp]

There is a nice "painterly" feel and I like it. Agree with Gus to crop the table...and maybe some off the top? ---not sure about that.

[Nonda Surratt]

Anita,

I understand why you like it, I have some like that myself that I just haven't be able to part with. Not the usual but appealing none the less. It does have a charming painterly quality.

I would crop the table:-)

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Hi Anita, like the action, but do agree with Gus on the focus part.
Regards,

[Alfred Forns]

Anita I also have some images like this which fall in the .... only if category !!! I still keep them !!! With the bird facing you it would have worked !!!

[Anita Rakestraw]

LOL!! OK, thanks much, all!