First Flight

[Joe Senzatimore]

Havn't been out shooting in a few days but came across this one from last year that was never processed or posted. From about the same time 1 year ago so I guess this years brood will be taking to the air soon.
200ISO 1/2500th at f4.5

[Doug Brown]

I like the near wing and the fanned tail feathers. Eye contact is good. I just wish the bill didn't merge with the far wing. Also I might back off a little on the sharpening. Thanks for sharing!

[Ted Scalzo]

Nice detail in the wing. The position in the frame gives me a sense of speed.
Great background and nice nod from the bird.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

This is great Joe. Love the sense of movement too and the framing is perfect. I am not that bothered with the bill merge, but a clearer view would indeed be a little better. Did you desaturate the BG a little? Just looks a little flat, that's all. Overall a great image mate. :)

[Joe Senzatimore]

This is great Joe. Love the sense of movement too and the framing is perfect. I am not that bothered with the bill merge, but a clearer view would indeed be a little better. Did you desaturate the BG a little? Just looks a little flat, that's all. Overall a great image mate. :)

Nothing done to the BG.

[Fabs Forns]

The first thing that impressed me as the beautiful BG, a great backdrop for the precious juvenile, which is well exposed and very sharp. Love the fanned tail, and wing position, except for the merging of the bill with the left wing.

[James Galletto]

Nice Joe I agree with the bill and the wing I've seen one young skimmer flying this year already.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Lovely one, nice pose, good BG and liked the crop.. congrats...

[LouBuonomo]

If the sun ever comes back maybe we can get some of this year's class !

[Harshad Barve]

lovely flight image , nice BG , loved the way bird is placed in frame
TFS