# Sunrise Flight **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [August 5, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603 "2024-08-05T19:32:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Judi\_Hastings](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8c91f0/32.png) [@Judi\_Hastings](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Judi_Hastings)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/1 "2024-08-05T19:32:52Z")
![_DSC7256ac50.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/5/d5192caf0672d1a11f76602fb23417fd3796aa63.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I actually took this shot in December. I was going through the file, and almost deleted the small thumbprint b/c all I saw was dark, and I figured it was a mistake. But, for some reason, I clicked on it and said, “oh, my”. Made a few little tweeks, and that was it. The sun was just coming up and he flew right into a shaft of light. Pure luck. ### Specific Feedback Any and all welcome. ### Technical Details ![image](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/1/51cd88a51f5df7a8cdc837b089d238daac06f6f1.png) * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/2 "2024-08-06T17:41:55Z")
I like this pose a lot with its dark BG. I would look at pulling in the RH crops some if it were mine. ---
**Author:** ![Judi\_Hastings](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8c91f0/32.png) [@Judi\_Hastings](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Judi_Hastings)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/3 "2024-08-06T17:54:03Z")
Thank you Dave. I was torn on how to crop because I was always told to “give the bird room to fly” in the photo. Thanks for your feedback, I will give it a try. ---
**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:** [August 6, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/4 "2024-08-06T19:56:49Z")
Absolutely gorgeous!! Luck favors the prepared. The IQ looks excellent with a lovely BG. For me, the crop could come in on the right. I would want to exclude the trunk, or darken it. Wonderful capture! ---
**Author:** ![Judi\_Hastings](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/8c91f0/32.png) [@Judi\_Hastings](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Judi_Hastings)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/5 "2024-08-06T20:39:07Z")
Thanks for your feedback. I will work on it again! ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/6 "2024-08-06T21:50:16Z")
This is really nice, Judi. The trunk Diane mentions doesn’t bother me much as it’s barely visible. Maybe if it were hanging on a wall it would end up getting annoying, but I don’t think it’s a serious issue. For those of us viewing this in the dark mode a thin border to distinguish the edge of the frame from the background of the screen might be nice, but again, it’s not a serious issue. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunrise-flight/42603/7 "2024-08-07T21:56:41Z")
Very nice Judi, the bird pops just right to me against the dark BG. Nice in flight pose, details, and exposure. Agree with cropping in from the right. Well done.