Greylag Take Off

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX Mk2
f/4 400mm DO Mk2
f/5.6
1/3200
ISO 1000

This is one from last year....at a nearby loch...HH...ACR and PS.

Will

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nice indeed, I particularly like the pose/position of the feet, the darke background contrasts well. The feathers on the lower belly look pretty dark - but they would be I think,so I doubt if lifting them would prove to be of benefit. Lastly the eye is pin sharp - nice one Will!

[Brian Sump]

Will, this is really sweet buddy. Very pleasing action with a nicely dramatic canvas.

Exposure is dead nuts. Beautiful tones especially under wings and the breast. Nice choice of composition leaving some of the kick splash behind.

Only suggestion is to see if you can lighten the front foot at up through the ankle just a bit. I really like this frame, well done!

[Dorian Anderson]

Love the action and contrast! Composition is perfect; it keeps the splash while giving the bird enough room ahead. I could see lifting the darks and/or shadows a bit, particularly on the left edge. I think you'll add context/depth without
sacrificing drama.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Wow, great action and a dramatic image. Agreeing with Dorian I might try raising the shadows a tad. Nice work, Wil, thank you for sharing.

[dankearl]

Great image of the species, love the processing and the nice BG.