In Coming Brant

[Bonnie Block]

The sun shone today for awhile--and my subjects were willing. :)
50D 300/2.8 IS + 1.4 TC
1/2000s f/7.1 at 420.0mm iso400

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I like the pose! Maybe sharpen more around the head. :)

[Daniel Cadieux]

Great landing pose, and the crashing wave in the BG is a superb bonus. As mentioned some additional USM would nicely round this off.

[Grady Weed]

I might also add a little more light too Bonnie. A little more separation of the right frame leg from the body would be nice too, but a keeper as is. Nice flight shot.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great capture, I like the pose, eye contact and wave in the BG. Another vote for more sharpening.

[Doug Brown]

Nice job with the exposure. Like the pose and the setting. I agree that it would benefit from selective sharpening.

[Juan Aragonés]

Just another round of USM mask. Fantastic light, pose and SUPER background. the details in the dark areas of the plumage are outstanding and the eye looks really nice. very good job!