THIS WAS TOOK ON THE RIVER CALDER IN LANCASHIRE UK,I HAD BEEN TAKING SHOTS OF THE BIRD SAT ON THE ROCK,WHEN SUDDENLY IT TOOK OFF,AND I GOT THIS.CANNON 40D,400MM PRIME LENS,1/4000 SEC,F5.6,ISO800,HAND HELD.THANKS.
You couldn't ask for a nicer position of the near wing. I wish there was separation between the far wing and the head. A little more canvas up top would be nice. And I'd probably clean up the white stuff on the rock.
The exposure looks spot on and there is nice detail in the bird. I agree with adding a bit of canvas to the top. If it were mine I also might try taking a little off the behind the bird or add a little in front as it feels a little centered to me (personal preference).
Like the different angle you've achieved here and the added environment. Can't disagree with cleaning up the rocks a bit. The BG appears a bit noisy. Nice exposure and like the sharp head.