Flipping Catfish...

[Joseph Przybyla]

I posted a image similar to this a while back. this is another image I worked up today for the theme. Image captured at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED image captured at 400mm
1/2000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +1 ISO 2000 AWB HH
Post processed in Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop CC 2018
Cropped from horizontal to vertical for composition and presentation

[Jay Ing]

I like this one even more. Mouth all the way open - fish and bird is great focus. Very nice, Joseph. (BTW, how does one give "Thanks" for comments made. I've gotten them, but haven't figured out how to give them :(...)

[Joseph Przybyla]

I like this one even more. Mouth all the way open - fish and bird is great focus. Very nice, Joseph. (BTW, how does one give "Thanks" for comments made. I've gotten them, but haven't figured out how to give them :(...)

Hi Jay, thank you for viewing and commenting. To post a thank you look at the bottom of a persons comment. There is an area that says... To Post a Thank You. Click on Thank For This Post.

[Bill Dix]

Another good one, Joe. Perfect mid-air flip, with great color and sharpness on the open beak. Well composed.

[William Dickson]

Love the moment Joe. Well done. The facial expression is priceless.

Will

[John Mack]

Great timing here. Really like this one. Like how the birds and and the fish eye are both visible.

[Tim Foltz]

Joe, nice image a lot of action, sharp, good eye contact.

-Tim

[Steve Kaluski]

This is 'bang on' excellent timing Joe.

I can also see another version without the hint of body, just the long neck and a sliver less on the LHS and a fraction more to the right. Excellent work.

TFS
Steve

[Michael Thompson]

Killer action shot! well done! the fish is actually a brown bullhead, and the muddy bill fits in the story nice , as they have to go all in to get those tasty fish! The fish is actually a co star on this image, (though this is its last act haha) so maybe apply some sharpening and contrast to it to make it stand out more

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

This is excellent!
Love the way the comp works across the frame.
Well done!