Passing by

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Taken last week at Long Key Park in Davie Fl last week

Nikon D300
Sigma 150-500mm
Focal length: 500mm
Shutter speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Manual
Exposure compensation: -1 1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Oscar,
On images like these, It is more appealing if you capture the bird flying towards you, not flying away from you...:D I lightened the background just a tad and sprinkled a wee bit of sharpening because the bird was a tiny bit on the soft side...hope you approve...:)

[Nonda Surratt]

Oscar, like the dreamy quality a lot..Like your re-post Gus and agree on the coming into the frame part.

[Dave Slaughter]

Great composition, as the bird really stands out. Birds usually fly away from me, too. Maybe someone will give a hint as to how to get them to fly towards you. :D

[Sid Overbey]

Looking good Oscar. I also like the dreamy feel. The bird did need a touch of sharpening, but Gus covered that. Good work with the Sigma.

Sid

[Lance Peters]

ditto the bird flying away from you - as for them flying towards you I think you need to have a look at Arties CD Book - I believe it has to do with wind direction. And the ability to get yourself ito known flighpaths, a place were you know the birds will return to and from. (Not that easy out here in OZ)

:)

Keep em coming Oscar

[Richard Waas]

Nice job Oscar. I need work on my birds, let me know if you want company on your shoots.