Spoonie Overhead!

[Arlene Spagna]

Captured at Merritt Island NWR, FL, Feb 14 at 3 pm (light was bright) when this spoonie flew just over my head, camera held-held pointed upwards. It flew in so fast and just as fast it was gone. It's bill is slightly open. Color pretty much original.

Nikon D200, 70-200 2.8 w/ 1.7 TC. Focal Length 340mm
ISO 320, 1/1250 @F/6.3

Any thoughts on this appreciated. Thanks,

[john crookes]

Nice exposure and eye contact is there. a little noise reduction on the sky would improve overall appearance to me

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very nicely framed and I like how the light shines throught the feathers and the flight pose. Great timing and thanks for sharing.