last but not least

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d 300 iso 400
200-400 mm lens
shutter 1/1600 at 6
handheld

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This one looks better than the previous one, I like the takeoff pose, sharpness and only wish for more head turn. If you have, maybe a bit more room all around.

Feel free to comment on other images, too. ;)

[stuart wanuck]

agree with you axel.tough when shooting from the boardwalk with all the other distracting artefacts but i am trying.when i grow up i want to be a photographer like you!

[Ed Cordes]

I like the wing position. However, it needs more room at top and I wish the bright reflections in the water around the head and beak were toned down or eliminated.

[Marina Scarr]

This image looks nice and sharp. I like the upward wings and the trailing feet in the water. The exposure looks very good. This needs some more room, esp at the top and left.