Hey Art, love that great sky color...very sweet. I agree with Fabs and Manos that a crop would help if your posted image was full frame. Without subtle clouds or something to break up the sky, the overall image is just a little bland if you don't go in tighter...just my opinion of course. Great job to photograph this species. They are beautiful and have proved rather elusive for me. :)
Love the sky and the soft light but count me in the big crop from the bottom camp.
later and love, artie
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