American Avocet

Great takeoff shot, Ludo. I really like the flight pose with the wings on the down stroke. A sweet background, and the trailing water drops are the icing. The pano format works good with the trailing water drops, and yes a little more front space would be nice. However, if you were to selectively brighten those little water drops, they would stand out more, balance the image, and perhaps diminish the need for more front space. Just a thought. Beautiful image! 

Ron Day wrote:Great takeoff shot, Ludo. I really like the flight pose with the wings on the down stroke. A sweet background, and the trailing water drops are the icing. The pano format works good with the trailing water drops, and yes a little more front space would be nice. However, if you were to selectively brighten those little water drops, they would stand out more, balance the image, and perhaps diminish the need for more front space. Just a thought. Beautiful image! 

As Ron suggested I brighten up the water droplets to make them stand out more , thanks Ron for the suggestion.

The brighter water droplets help balance the image, Ludo. In large view particularly, the need for front space seems to diminish. Well done!

I didn't see the original, but this version looks good to me Ludo! Lovely flight pose and the trail of water drops balance the frame well. It sounds like Ron's suggestion has enhanced an already very nice image!

Carol.

Great pose, angle and I also like the droplets.

Looks good to me - great shot!

Great capture, fast reflexes to focus inthis fast bird.

Lovely flight shot of this fancy looking shorebird, Ludo. I wish we had them around here.

Carol Clarke wrote:I didn't see the original, but this version looks good to me Ludo!  Lovely flight pose and the trail of water drops balance the frame well.  It sounds like Ron's suggestion has enhanced an already very nice image!

Carol.

plus one to that Ludo