What a gorgeous bird, I love the detail and pose. Some of the whites of the body look a little hot to me and I think it could use a little room on top (less beneath). That BG looks so awesome, very smooth but still gives it a setting.
Lovely eye contact and wing position with underwing details - BG is great but I might reduce the pale streak on the right and lighten the dark areas just below the bird. Maybe a touch more sharpening for web presentation.
Absolutely super shot - great eye contact. I would consider lowering some of the highlights a little and also as previously said a little canvas to the top.
Very nice eye contact. You captured the bird just in time for the wings to be up. I would like to see it with just a little more sharpening. I also agree with Judy regarding the canvas.
Count me in the more on top, less on bottom, lovely wing position and BKGR camp.
BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.
BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.
Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,