Eta blown hunter...

[David Roach]

EOS R RF 100-500 @400 f6.3 1/400 ISO 800 HH, Manual EXP

As concentration is focused on a juicy young iguana on nearby bush. Laid down with lens poking between slats on boardwalk as Eta's winds hit this hunter from behind. Obvious late day cloud cover gave soft light and natural color saturation. Just after this frame, the head began to shake signaling the imminent strike. Didn't confuse the iguana as it shot for safety deep inside the bush.

Thanks, as always for valued and helpful comments on previous posts. Please keep them coming.

[Randy Stout]

David:

The framing and angle really plays out the scale of the bill. Nicely exposed . Background with just enough detail to provide a sense of depth. I might try a version with a bit more room on the left.

Cheers
Randy

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

I would clone out two twigs right next to the bill. Rest looks fine to me.

TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

nice head shot, a slight turn towards us would have been ideal. I'd sharpen it a bit more

TFS

[gail bisson]

A good solid portrait.
Agree with Randy re: more room on left,
Gail

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi David, good portrait, nice pure background. The colors look good, maybe a tad more sharpening as Ari suggested. Watch the white cheek on these birds, I think there is more detail available if not clipped in the RAW file. Thank you for sharing.