Wing Dip

[Stu Bowie]

This Blackheaded Heron flew so low over the water that his left wing was dipped in the water.
Taken at a local birding spot in Cape Town.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 200mm
1/1250
F/7.1
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the sharpness, eye contact and wing touching the water and might give it a tad more room at the top.

[Colin Knight]

+1 for Axel's comp comment.

Great eye contact and HA.

The color of the water is wonderful here, makes an excellent background!

[Steve Maxson]

The wing touching the water makes the image, Stuart. You also captured a good head/ body angle with the bird flying toward you and the colors in the water are a plus. To my eye, the near wing seems to have some noise issues. :)

[Ted Willcox]

Nice sharp image, the wing touching the water is a real bonus. I agree with Axel, a little more room at the top if you have it.
Ted

[James Salywoda]

The pano works well excellent detail Stuart.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks for looking and for the comments guys. Much appreciated.

[Vida van der Walt]

Great shot Stu. Love the wing touching the water. Bird is pin sharp, a great angle and lovely colours as well.:)