Lesser Yellowlegs Takeoff Pose

[James Salywoda]

Lesser Yellowlegs
Southern California

I really liked the pose captured as this Yellowlegs was taking flight.


Nikon D300s AFS 600 F4
1/1600 F6.3 ISO 1000

Thanks For Looking

Jim

[Ofer Levy]

Very sweet action shot!! I also like the pose and beautiful light. Would suggest defining the catchlight a bit more as it gives the false impression of motion blur as presented, some NR on the BG and some more room especially on the right for the bird to fly into...

[gail bisson]

Jim,
I really like this. I am OK with the comp. Very nice wing position. Water droplets are great. I bit more NR in the BG would be good,
Gail

[Randy Stout]

James:

Dynamic pose, great shooting angle, exposure.

The head does look a bit soft, and some eye work as Ofer mentioned will improve the apparent sharpness.

I agree the cropping is a bit tight, but the pose works pretty well with the tighter framing as is.

Cheers

Randy

[Doug Brown]

Really like the pose and the nice light!

[Stu Bowie]

When you press the shutter at precisely the right moment, you come away with great take off poses - this is sweeeet. Well timed James, with a good low perspective.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent timing, great pose and nice eye contact, James.

[arash_hazeghi]

like the pose and sweet light! very nice Jim!