Spoonbill Flight

[Michael Stern]

Hi,
A photo from March in the Everglades National Park. I was not sure about the background on this image. The image is full frame; no cropping or adding canvass. The tiff is much sharper than the jpeg! Very little post processing, a little darkening of the BG and a little sharpening.
All comments and or suggestions most welcomed especially on the BG issue.
Best to All!
Michael

Details
Canon 40D
Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -2/3
Flash: External E-TTL High speed sync
Flash exposure compensation: -2 2/3
Metering mode: Evaluative
ISO: 400
Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal length: 320mm

[Henry McLin]

That is one sweet picture. The background is busy, but doesn't hurt the overall effect. The clarity and expression are stunning.


Henry McLin

[Don Lacy]

Very nice wing position, i do not find the BG distracting and think it works at giving the viewer a sense of were these guys live.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree with the above comments, BG works well IMO due to the great shapness, pose and detail on the spponie :) Congratulations!