Razorbill fly in

[Krijn Trimbos]

While in Ireland I came to the conclusion to late that it was a great oppertunity to try for silhouette flightshots. I just tried a couple of times figuring I would be back to try for some more of these cool shots. This is the best one that I ended up with after a short while of shooting.

I guess some of the plumage looks a little worn out but after studying a couple of similar shots I realised this is what they look like when landing, appart from the tail of course. Tell me what you think.

Canon EOS 50D 1/1250 f9 Manual
ISO 640
Canon 100-400mm L IS USM
Focal Length 400mm
Handheld

[Ramon M. Casares]

I like it, the fact that there's a little detail showing makes it work for me, the centered comp looks good and pose is really funny. Congratulations!

[Dave Hardcastle]

Love the colour in the background, the pose and the fact you can still make out the white lines on the bill. Great stuff!

Dave.

[Connie Mier]

I like it, a beautiful silhouette. Highlighted bill outline is a nice effect.

[David Fletcher]

Works for me too Krijn. Nice effect and the highlighted bill crucial.

[Gal Shon]

I especially like that the body and face are not completely black.
Very good comp and a lovely BG

[Kiran Poonacha]

Agree with Ramon, the little details on the bird make this.. lovely BG and a priceless pose :-), congrats...

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Awesome pose Krijn. Love the BG too. I'd love to see the bird totally black. If you know what I mean. Thanks for sharing.

[Harshad Barve]

Awesome pose , BG to die for , great details
TFS
Harshad

[James Shadle]

It all works for me.
Silhouetted feather detail, color temperature, silhouette intensity and symmetry all adds up to a winner in my book!

[Mark Dumbleton]

Super idea well captured. Love the silhouette and warm feel to the image! Really like that some detail can still be seen! Well done!

[Ryan Lambert]

I really like the sillhoette and detail you have still managed to capture...congrats