Killdeer

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk

[Rene Quenneville]

This is a great picture. These little ones are quite fast and tough to catch in flight. I like the background colors but the overall picture seems a little too contrasty. Diti you add the catchlight in post processing? Since your flash did not fire, I wonder if this is where the natural catchlight would fall.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Excellent flight image Jody and I absolutely love the muddied feet and bill. Head angle is questionable I guess, but not from me personally. I think you got some great detail in its feathers too and that background complements the little bird very well. :)

[Mike Lentz]

The BG is to die for! hey I'm not a tie die shirt kinda person, but if they came out with one with your BG colors and pattern I just might be tempted to buy it !:D

Oh wait... nits... I need to find a nit! Maybe make the whites on the neck whiter vs slightly gray??? I'm really stretching here! I love it, just fantastic and the skill level getting the image makes it even nicer!

[Juan Aragonés]

Jody the blacks in the bird seems to need a litle contrast boost (but not sure because I have never seen this species in reality). I like the eye contact, sharpness, hanging feet and the beautiful BG. The wing position is not the best to my taste. Very good job!

[david cramer]

Great catch, Jody. These are fast little birds. My only nit would be the wing position, yet I'd love to have this one in my files.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love this one Jody and not an easy image to capture. The BG and the excellent eye contact really makes this one for me. Congratulations !!!

[Phil Liew]

Congratulations, you have just about everything in this shot - lighting, composition, bg, eye contact and it is all tack sharp!