# Some times breakfast is hard to control **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [September 30, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629 "2021-09-30T20:18:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629/1 "2021-09-30T20:18:06Z")
![Some times breakfast is hard to control.](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/d/cde5a6c0ff962f2b315cce198894e7f3f650f790.jpeg) This year the back bay in Essex, Ct had very sew birds gadding for the fall migration. This Egret was one of the few that stayed around through September. Thank you for stopping by. Peter ### Specific Feedback Requested any ### Technical Details Is this a composite: No Canon R5, Canon 100-500mm, f10, 700mm, -1EV, 1/2000, ISO 640. The shot was taken on Sept. 13, at 10:20 AM and was cropped by 45%. I also adjusted the exposure, highlights and vibrancy in DXO Photo Lab. 4. ###### ---
**Author:** ![David\_Bostock](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_bostock/32/34921_2.png) [@David\_Bostock](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Bostock)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2021, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629/2 "2021-09-30T22:05:42Z")
WOW! What a catch. The fish is floating inside the beak. That is so cool. That’s an awesome image, Peter. I could wish for a bit more room on the bottom, but that’s not a deal breaker. I was told once by some pro that we should leave room on the bottom for the birds feet, even if they’re in the water and can’t be seen. Not sure if that’s all that important, but I do try to do that myself… The action you caught is incredible, sir. Cheers, David ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629/3 "2021-10-01T02:42:26Z")
A decisive moment for sure! I agree about more room at the bottom and a little less on top, to allow focus on the poor fish. Maybe tone down whites a bit? ---
**Author:** ![Hans\_Overduin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/hans_overduin/32/406_2.png) [@Hans\_Overduin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Hans_Overduin)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629/4 "2021-10-01T12:28:44Z")
Always love it when the fish is mid-air between the opened bill. Great timing ! Agree with David that a bit of room at the bottom would make the image even stronger, and to my eye it could be turned just a tiny bit counter-clockwise. Other than that a fine image ! Cheers, Hans ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629/5 "2021-10-01T13:04:16Z")
Hi David, Diane & Hans Thank you for the comments, here is a repost and as always it is helpful to have fresh look at a photograph to help me improve the shot. Peter ![_S1A4382_DxOc-3](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/8/f8ea3c10417ec0c62c4fc8e0e0ee736cca9b70ac.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Karl\_Zuzarte](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@Karl\_Zuzarte](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Karl_Zuzarte)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/some-times-breakfast-is-hard-to-control/24629/6 "2021-11-21T23:53:09Z")
Great action here Peter - well captured - right between! And yes, it does make more sense to have those “imaginary” feet. BTW, does the white look a bit over exposed ?