I really like #2 as it's angling toward you a bit, and not away. The BG is dull but certainly is acceptable. I would crop a bit differently; take a bit off the top and front (left side) and add a bit to the back. I find these birds very appealing also. Don
Beautiful images Roberta. I look both. I struggle with in-flight shots. I always seem to end up taking the bird's butt rather than their head! I am wondering if you could edit 2 in PS to darken the light band under the bird to make the bird pop a little more. But that is a minor criticism because I really like the image.
These are lovely, Birdie. I agree...the warm tones in 2 are terrific, plus the pose is reminiscent of a ballet dancer!
Light looks as though it was overcast; terrific for shooting birds that are mostly blacks and whites so as not to lose either one. In #2, the highs are perfect, but I wonder if you have some more room to expand the blacks further down, and make the wings a little richer.
Very nice images, Birdie. They really do showcase how lovely these birds are. Nice job with what looks like was challenging light.
Jim
Jim,thank you very much.
I really like #2 as it's angling toward you a bit, and not away. The BG is dull but certainly is acceptable. I would crop a bit differently; take a bit off the top and front (left side) and add a bit to the back. I find these birds very appealing also. Don
Thanks Don ! Your idea for cropping is interesting and I will certainly play with it and see , thanks.
Very nice set with #1 is my pick, Birdie. Great balance of the white feather and the dark color of its upper wing. Great IF shot.
- Tam
Tam, thank you so very much. That is my favorite as well. I just like the tail feathers and out stretched legs, reminds me of a ballet dancer.
You did a marvelous job with the whites and blacks 