Formation Flying

[Mark Theriot]

A pack of geese getting ready to come in for a landing.

400mm @ f/6.3 1/2,000 and 640 ISO. +1.3 ev

All feedback appreciated and welcomed!

Mark

[Gail Spitler]

Hi Mark
I like the non-traditional composition of incoming geese, it may be a bit tight? Overall I think you did a great job on the exposure - tough with black and white, and bright sky. I sharpened the image a bit in USM and then even less in Smart Sharpen.
Really nice image - I'd print and frame it.
Cheers
Gail

[Gerri Levine]

Interesting and wonderful composition. Great exposure. Could use a bit of sharpening. The lead and the fourth are kind of looking at ya!!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Mark - a different composition - but I do like it. OP was certainly soft and Gails repost has improved it dramatically - Nice work Gail!!
A little bit tight on the RHS for my tastes.
Good show :)

[Anita Rakestraw]

I like it, Gail. Agree with comments above. I love how those 2 geese are checking you out!

[Bob Decker]

I really like this image... the two geese looking at the viewer/camera really sets it off. Gail's rework made it sing.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Mark,
I like this vertical capture, the repost improves it. All techs. covered and sound advise given...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Mark Theriot]

Awesome Gail! It seems to be only a matter of time until I have to pop for - and learn - CS4!

I PP in Aperture and used Nik Sharpener Pro. I really struggle with knowing how sharp is sharp and how much is "too" sharp.

I did another round in Sharpener Pro - any improvement from my original post?

Thanks!
Mark

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Love the composition, well done.