How much Wood?

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
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Wood Stork on the beach in late afternoon sun.

What technical feedback would you like if any?

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

Pertinent technical details or techniques: iso 2000, 500 plus 1.4 extender from a moving boat, f8, 2000th, D500, handheld, full frame
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2

Nice pose and look at the stork. The whites look pretty well handled. I think I would have liked a slight head turn.

3

A wonderful capture, David. Wow, handheld (500 mm) in a boat! You have a good bit of strength, evidently, and certainly a steady hand. Very nice detail and exposure.

4

An excellent image, David. Detail looks very good, particularly the head and neck. I like the pose as well.

5

Nice shot, David! Good job with a difficult exposure and some excellent detail and texture on the bird’s face, beak and neck. Classic composition and an active pose tops it off.

6

Good job on exposing this shot David. Nice details and pose.