Redwing Blackbird

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Better Beamer
Handheld using Bushhawk

Sorry I haven't been participating much folks, but work is extremely busy and Spring has sprung. If I'm not working, I'm shooting. Will try to get in here more on rainy days. :)

[Philip Lombard]

It is a pretty bird, I might lighten the head a bit, bg kind of random, but acceptable.

[Jim Poor]

Awesome pose. I'm not sure about the light spots on both sides.

[Alfred Forns]

I like it a lot Impressive capture Particularly like the fine detail and clearly visible eye If anything would like to see more of his right wing but do like it as presented

Also like the bg Only wish it was darker in two upper corners !!! Sweet image Jody !!! Big Time Congrats on this one !!!!!

[Harold Davis]

wow!! nice one, jody. awesome detail!!

[Lyall Bouchard]

You have learned well the ways of the force, Jedi Melanson. :)

[Ed Cordes]

This is one of the best and most unusual Red Wing Blackbird images I have seen. I like the open beak and the action depicted in the flight.

[Phil Bayley]

How can you capture a black image any better. If you want to (possibly) improve it, tone down the 2 upper corners. A great piece of work.

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice Jody, love the capture and the open bill...:D

[Juan Aragonés]

Killer, terrific, fantastic, stunning...