Roseates in flight

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
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Roseate Spoonbill 15.jpg
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Roseate Spoonbill 14.jpg
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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I always enjoy trying to catch the Roseate Spoonbills in flight when I visit this Louisiana rookery.

Specific Feedback

Any.
The bird in the first image was very tight in the frame so I added canvas all the way around.

Technical Details

Canon R7, 400mm f4 DO IS II, 1.4x extender III

First image: ISO 400, f6.3, 1/2500s, hand held
Second image: ISO 400, f6.3, 1/2000s, hand held

2

Gorgeous subjects, wonderful captures! I love the colors and tonalities in the birds but I wonder about darkening the greens a bit in the second – the contrast is eye-catching, at least for me.

3

Gorgeous work on these birds, Allen. The plumage detail is superb with great wing positions and exposure. I do agree with Diane on the second image. My eye initially goes to the wing then swings to the bright green patch above the head where it locks on.

4

Perfect pose of the spoonbill, the upper images is my favorite … mainly to the darker BG I guess. Cheers, Hans

5

Hi Allen
I feel like I am back at the eye doctors, is this better 1 or 2. Both are very nice and I think, I will go with number 1.
Peter