Pale Chanting Goshawk

[John Lowin]

This image is from the Masi Mara, Kenya. It is an older slide scan so no detailed exposure info available. Approaching storm with a momentary break in the clouds. A shaft of light hit the tree top and was gone in a matter of seconds. Other than cropping some of the lower part of the acacia, this is full frame. I would have liked a little more room at the right. Hope you like it. Comments and critique solicited. - John

Nikon N90S
Nikkor 500mm f/4P Manual Focus
Hand Held
Fuji Velvia

[john crookes]

I love the BG on this photo.
I think the eye could use another round of sharpening and also a tad more room behind as well as in front but like it as presented also

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great find, angle and head turn. I would sharpen the bird more and give it a tad more space left and top. Noise reduction on the BG would be good, too.

[Art Kornienko]

A bit more room on left side and head needs a bit more sharpening, light is very nice with bg contrast, and agree with Axwl maybe a bit of NR on bg.