Preenin'

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Everyone,
This is one from my day at Wakodahatchee Wetlands with Al and Fabs. I was playing with my rented 500 f/4 and stacked converters. I hope that this passes the sharpness test...:eek:...although it should be noted that I am working on my laptop so I can't really see what I am doing...:D
Thanks Al and Fabs - you guys are the best!!! :D
1D Mk 3
500 f/4 with stacked 1.4 + 2x
F8 1/320
ISO 400
Tripod mounted
Exp comp -1.33
Look forward to you comments and suggestions!
Best regards to all,
Nicki

[Michael Wolf]

Unique view and crop.
I like that the head is partially behind the wing because it really makes you
study the image a little more to bring it all together.

It was a pleasure meeting you today!
Please don't forget to check out Gatlorland in Kissimmee!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Michael, thanks so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to meet you too and I'll certainly try and make it to Gatorland. So much to do, so little time...:eek:
Best,
Nicki

[Stephen Stephen]

Niki I like the pose of the bird in this image but it may cropped be a bit narrow for my taste.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Stephen, thanks so much for your comment - I guess I just like to challenge conventional wisdom...:D
Best,
Nicki

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautifully composed Nicki and I very much like the crop you chose for this image. Loved meeting you and a very safe return BUT come back !!!!

[Fabs Forns]

Way to see Nicky, and not too shabby for stacked either. I wonder if you could get more detail out of the blacks, tough job because of the light gray feathers. I know you had a blast doing this and it shows :)
Passion and believing in yourself are excellent tools ;)

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thanks Judy Lynn - don't worry - I'll be back!! :)
Thanks so much Fabs - you are a great teacher and I get much inspiration from you...:)
Hugs to you both,
Nicki