Snowy Stepping Out

[Michael Stern]

Hi,
Captured this image at Viera this past weekend. Hope you like it and all comments and suggestions welcomed!
Thank you for looking...:)
Best,
Michael

details
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On
Flash exposure compensation: -1 1/3
Metering mode: Evaluative
ISO: 400
Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal length: 370mm

[Darryl Luck]

What an excellent moment! I love the ungainly posture, yet the bird is still totally focused on finding a meal.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cool pose and the bird looks quite determined. Soft light and sharpness look good, too. Does it need a tad CW rotation?

[Stephen Stephen]

Michael I like this image as posted. The exposure, look, partial step and the flared feathers all make this one for me.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Agreed with Axel. First thing I noted was the water trying to flow out of the frame. Great action captured though. Just a little tweak and you're in business. :)