This was a tough shot as I needed to pan from my stomach after holding the 10lb rig prone for ~75 mins. So yeah, tired arms!
This bird was the second of two to take off, hence the streak of disturbed water in front of the subject. I wish the legs were in focus;
f/8 mighta helped with that, but I wasn't ready for the pair to takeoff when they did. Mighta been more DOF than I coulda managed
on such a big bird anyway!
Canon 600mm f/4 IS II on EOS R5
1/4000 at f/5.6, ISO 500
Another great reward for effort and the eye looks spot on in this one, helped by slightly indirect light.
Super raised foot with trailing action droplets. Love the shot!
Very striking image Dorian, love the pose, light, composition. Pity about the legs but I you are quite right that even more DOF would not have fixed that. No big deal for me anyway.
Hi Dorian ... stunning image , i like it as presented ..... maybe a bit more room all around would be better .
The subject itself does look good all around .
Superb work , albeit not expect by you that the bird started his action . I do nor mind the legs