whoosh

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d300 iso 400
m 1/2000 @ 6.3
200-400 mm lens

[Jim Fenton]

Interesting image Stuart.

The water almost looks as if it's frozen over (except for the drips of course).

The lighting / color of the subject confuses me a bit. I don't know if it's "shadow play" on parts of the bird that's giving the dark streaking or if it's a bird in molt?

Sharpness looks fine.

Overall, I get a tipped feeling when looking at this image?

[Sid Garige]

Exposure and details are very nice. You might have to work on your cloning technique Stuart :)

[stuart wanuck]

shadow play

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Like the pose, water trailing from the feet & sharpness. :)