Yellow-Billed Stork

[Stu Bowie]

I thought I would contribute to this month's theme with this flight shot of a Yellow-Billed Stork. I was parked alongside one of the larger dams just outside our camp in the Kruger Park, and these Storks were busy flying around getting their morning exercise. The distant bank was naturally OOF.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300mm F/2.8 +1.4 tc = 420mm
1/2000
F/8.0
ISO 800

Hand held from the car.

[John Hackney]

Wonderful shot.

[Tony Whitehead]

Good job, Stu. I like the incoming angle of flight and the frontal light highlights that yellow bill perfectly. Nice to get a eye catchlight and BG works well to give a sense of the habitat. Mud dripping off the toes is a nice touch.

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Lovely shot Stu! I specially like the clarity around the facial area, bringing one in close contact with this nice bird. Nice feather detail under the bird's right wing!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Overall a very pleasing image Stu.
I like everything about it mate.
TFS!

[William Dickson]

Perfect frame Stu. Lovely detail on the bird, super pose, and a cracking BG.

Will

[adrian dancy]

A magnificent incoming flight image. 10/10 from me!

[christopher galeski]

Excellent image Steve,IQ spot on,nice flight pose,well done.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Stu - Congrats on 1000 threads started too! A great image for the milestone. I love the comp, placement in frame and colors. Wing position, exp and details work a treat too. Nice one.

TFS,
Rachel

[Stu Bowie]

Congrats on 1000 threads started too! A great image for the milestone.

Thanks Rachel. I never even noticed it.

Thanks a stack everyone for the feedback and comments.

[Karl Egressy]

Wonderful shot, Stue it's a pleasure to look at it.

[Satish Ranadive]

Stuart Sir,
Heartiest Congratulations for 1000th Threads !!
Excellent incoming flight shot. Love the frame.

Regards,
Satish.