Well it is mating season…
This was taken from a moving boat on the Tarcoles River close to its mouth as it enters into the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica. It was quite a display that lasted for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
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Iso-4000, 500 mm PF, F7 .1, 2000th, handheld, greater than a 50% crop, D 500, late in the afternoon approaching sunset, DxO Photo Lab, Adobe Camera Raw 11.2, Topaz AI Clear, Topaz Adjust, TK sharpening action at 1%.
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What a great pose! The position of the birds really compliments each other. Difficult exposure against that bright sky that I think you handled well. The composition is differnt. I like it but can’t pinpoint why. 
It appears the composition on this image probably bothered some people. Did I do it this way because I am left-handed? Does it work better reversed?
Wonderful action on the part of the birds, David and I love their postures. I also like the loose composition and the inclusion of the tree to on the right. It does a lot to balance the image and add some context.
I really like the different-ish comp. Great interaction of the birds. IQ looks good, but I do see some noise in the large-ist version. The reds also look a little hot. I think you can get some more detail in them.
Great shot, David, love it!
Regards, Ingrid.
