PK Take-off

[Jan Saunders]

Pied Kingfisher taking off.

Canon 1DX
800mm IS L F5.6
ISO 2000
F 5.6
1/3200 ss

[Richard Flack]

Super take off shot Jan... I would be tempted to add some canvas to the right, as you have a nice background to work with. Love the wing position and super details. TFS

[Marina Scarr]

Well done capturing this take off pose. Killer wing position and BG. I would personally like to see the bird smaller in the frame. While it's a super image, for my taste, I would like to see an image which better reflects the diminutiveness of the bird.

[Joe Subolefsky]

Nice! I would probably take out the OOF leading wig tip from the opposite side but that's just nit picking.

[Raybel Robles]

Lovely details and pose. The BG is superb aswell. I agree the bird is a bit too big all around in the frame. I would add a bit of canvas all around if you have it or at least in front of the bird.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Absolute cracker of a shot well done. My only suggestion is that it is a little large in the frame.

[Mike Hitchen]

A wonderfully timed shot - I find they are so quick on take-off that by the time I realise they are about to, I have missed it.

[Troy Lim]

Agree with the space on the right. Also, I would sharpen the head a tad more to even it with the wings.

[William Dickson]

Very nice indeed. Fantastic capture Jan. Love it all. Well done and thanks for sharing

Will

[Lorant Voros]

Super take off pose and wing position. Very tight in the frame; needs some room in front that you could create from another frame or from from the left part of this image...if it goes well with your standards. I'd sharpen the eye a bit more. TFS.

[John Robinson]

Good shot indeed. I agree with the above comments- especially for more space on the right for the bird to fly"into" so to speak.
JohR

[Ivan Ellison]

As above, you have good control of the black and whites, looks like the light was perfect for you. Well done