Spoonbill Landing Wings Out

[Michael Stern]

Hi,
Got this image a couple of months ago and just kind of came across it and wanted to share it. Hope you like it!
Comments ?? Suggestions welcomed!
Best,
Michael

Canon 40D
Canon 100-400 L Zoom
Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1/3
ISO: 400
Focal length: 235mm

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the wing position and landing pose. A lower angle would have been nice since the water competes with the subject and I would tone down the highlights more.

[Daniel Belasco]

Hi Michael
Beautiful wingspan and everyone loves Spoonbills. Exposeure and sharpness looks great.
congrats
dan

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

With this pose I feel it would have been better if the light were coming from the left so the cheek is not in the shadow. Agreed with Axel about highlights. Great wingspread! :)

[Harshad Barve]

techs well covered here , lovely landing pose specially wings
TFS

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Michael,
The wind made the water BG a bit tough here....as Axel mentioned the ripples do compete. VG advice on the other techs too.