American Kestrel

[DanWalters]

I kind of like the way the branches add to this image. I tried a high-key effect on this image. JUst trying something a little different. Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark 2
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 lens
1/800 sec
f/8
ISO 200
RAW

[Bob Malbon]

Dan, I would clone out the branch that goes to the top left of the frame. Sweet image. Bob

[Stu Bowie]

I agree with Bob with regards to the branch, but I would move him to the right, so that the last small branch is on the edge of the frame. The high key effect works for me Dan.

[Juan Aragonés]

Very good job in this high key image. I agree with Bob and Stuart about the branches. I also miss a better eye contact and head position :-)

[Daniel Cadieux]

I don't mind the pose/head position as it looks like it is ready to pounce on potential prey below. I do agree about the larger branch at top. Excellent feel to this image.

[DanWalters]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will have to work on that.