Coming In For A Landing

[Barbara Ponder]

CC always welcome and appreciated

[Nicks Pics]

This bird looks a bit comical. Doesn't look like an easy shot, but good tracking and exposure, even if the wings are a little clipped.

[JBW]

Every shot is a compromise between context and detail. At least my shots always are That being the case #2 gets my nod. Although getting the best crop could be a challenge?

[Bobobird]

Great captures.
Large birds coming at you + long lens + crop camera and wing clipping is inevitable. Nowadays if I know that large birds are going to be present I go for the 70-300L and leave the longer lens in the car or at home.

[IzzieK]

Nice clear shots, Barbara...like them all for the sequence. Did you get a splash one after the landing?

[Shadowman]

Nice efforts.

[selig1656]

Pic #2 gets my vote , it is a shame that part of the wing is cut short.

[chauncey]

Wings are no problem...steal one from another image and just blend it in.

[Barbara Ponder]

This bird looks a bit comical. Doesn't look like an easy shot, but good tracking and exposure, even if the wings are a little clipped.

Thanks Nick. I know, reminded me of one of the characters from an animated movie! I am going back to try again to get the whole bird. I had a few with the whole bird but they lacked something.

[Barbara Ponder]

Every shot is a compromise between context and detail. At least my shots always are That being the case #2 gets my nod. Although getting the best crop could be a challenge?

Brian I am learning that! I am determined to get it though! Thanks for the comments!

[Barbara Ponder]

Great captures.
Large birds coming at you + long lens + crop camera and wing clipping is inevitable. Nowadays if I know that large birds are going to be present I go for the 70-300L and leave the longer lens in the car or at home.

I learned that the hard way. I am now going to carry my second camera with a shorter prime for these occasions. I really prefer the primes to the telephoto, not sure why. Thanks for the comments.

[Barbara Ponder]

Nice clear shots, Barbara...like them all for the sequence. Did you get a splash one after the landing?

Thanks Izzie! Unfortunately he landed on the pier so no splash down. That is my favorite part so I will be working on getting that.

[Barbara Ponder]

Nice efforts.

Thanks John

[Barbara Ponder]

Pic #2 gets my vote , it is a shame that part of the wing is cut short.

Thanks Raymond. I know, I was disappointed as I thought I had it all Lucky for me those particular birds are abundant in my area so I will have another chance to get it right.

[Barbara Ponder]

Wings are no problem...steal one from another image and just blend it in.

Now that would take ALOT of class in PP. I have zero skills at that but am working on it.