Spitfire...

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Folks,
As this seems to be National Post-a-Hawk Day I thought that I would join in...:D:D
This is Spitfire the Peregrine falcon who lives at the Mid Wales Falconry Centre. He posed very nicely for us and then the handler brought out his 'treat' - a dead chick as I recall (:cool:)...this was Spitfire's reaction, so the image is full frame - no time to react!!!
40D 100-400 @ 400
ISO 640
AV F8 1/250 sec
No exp comp
The BG is Welsh stone - quite pretty, but would have wished for the bird to have been placed further forward so that it would have appeared as more of a wash of colour.
Look forward to your c & c's!
Best regards to all,
Nicki

[Nonda Surratt]

Hey I'll take that bird! Super sharp and ec, would maybe add a bit to the top? Great quick recation

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Nonda,
Actually I did think of adding canvas to the top, then decided that it would unbalance the composition as it was so tight anyway!!
Regards,
Nicki

[Alberto Oria]

Gorgeous bird, Spitfire, Niki nice image, difficult crop.

[Harold Davis]

tack sharp, beautiful bird, nicki! i have no clue how to critique this one. i'll be a follower and not a leader on this one. will be interesting to see what more say.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Harold, I appreciate your honesty - sometimes I haven't got the darndest clue what to say...:o:D

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Ms Nicki, excellent exposure and details. Do agree with a little more room at top.
Congrats,

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Tack sharp, love the expression, great colours. I think a bit more at the top might have been better.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Nicki,

Good exposure, lots of detail, and sharp. The background doesn't bother me. One more vote for more room at the top.

Thanks for sharing!

Phil

[Alfred Forns]

Sharp and Sweet Nicki !! Difficult crop choice Might go tighter for showing that impressive face Could add some canvas up top !! Sure wish you had another chance at the bird !!!!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Nicki - beautiful bird - exposure looks good - nicely detailed throughout.

Either more room at the top - or tighter crop IMHO :) :)

[denise ippolito]

Very Sharp w/ good coloring . I agree with comments about room on top.

[Doug Brown]

Hi Nicki! I'd go tighter; this crop is too snug up top and doesn't feel balanced to me.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Folks,
Thanks for your kind words and comments. I'll definitely revisit this one when I have some time and play around with the crop!
Regards,
Nicki

[Gus Cobos]

Lady Nicki,
No lashes for you my dear, since you deliberately cut the legs off. I like the composition done in split seconds. You have razor sharp details and very good color rendition. You do need more room on the top, like Mr. Forns suggested...congrats on a job well done...:cool: