Flight 1

[Myer Bornstein]

While I was at Merritt Island NWR, I wanted to take some scenics so I was using my D300 with my 18-105 lens when this flight of bird occurred. I have 2 pictures and decide which one is best please give me your opinions as to #1 or # 2. The Rosette spoonbill adds color to what was a dreary morning
18-105mm @ 105mm
157mm (in 35mm film)
1/1000 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 800

[Myer Bornstein]

Here is # 2
18-105mm @ 105mm
157mm (in 35mm film)
1/1000 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO

[Gary Esman]

I think you are only suppose to post one. Either way this would be stronger if they were coming at you instead of fleeing.

[David Gancarz]

Myer: My vote is for #1. The ibis and spoonbill all have their wings in more or less the same position, the spoonbill's color show best (especially the orange on the tail), and I like the vegetation in the foreground that, for me, gives a sense of place.

[Myer Bornstein]

Thanks to you both. I like the birds separation in #2 but agree the spoonbill is better in #1. As for the direction that was the way they were going. I was initially looking in the opposite direction and was happy to capture these images

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Myer,
I like no 2. For me the proportions of the picture are better and there is more of a sense of space.
Best,
Nicki