Pintail Flyby

[Al Brown]

Hello, Shot this Pintail at Forsythe NWR in Oceanville NJ. Overcast day and I had trouble getting my exposure correct. I also needed to get my shutter speed up but, missed the wheel as my gloves got in the way. My PP consisted of cropping, levels adjustment, boosted saturation and NR. I just feel there's something off with the image still. C&C is appreciated, always looking to improve.

Stats:Shot with Sony A700 & Sigma 150-500 DG APO HSM
400mm
ISO500
1/1250th
F8
Manual Exp.
Flash fired
WB: Cloudy (0)

[Stuart Hill]

Hi Al,

Only thing I would say is the Pintail is a bit centralised in the frame. Maybe a little more room for the duck to fly into? I really like the golden colors of the bird.

regards.
Stu.

[George Cottay]

My impression is exactly the same as Stuart's, so this is just another acknowledgment of your fine shot.

[Nick Palmieri]

Great job Al! The detail in the bird is very nice. Since he is in motion I agree a little more room in the front would strengthen this. Great capture!!!

[Clyde Hopper]

The only crit. has already been stated........Lovely photograph

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Bird in flight is not easy but you did a very good job on getting sharp and well detail flight shot. I agree with more room in front of the bird and wish the front wing is in more downward position. Very well capture here, TFS

[Sid Garige]

Very nice Al. Great eye contact and wing position. May be another round of sharpening.

[Gordon McKechnie]

Lovely colours & wing position. Agree with all aboev that it just needs a bit more space in front

[Julie Kenward]

Lovely BIF image, Al! I agree with the positioning point already made. I'd also add that you seem to have more focus on the back wing than the front - I'd prefer to see it the other way around. You did a very nice job on exposure and on getting that wing away from the duck's face so we get a clear shot of his face and body.