Landing flare, flaps down

Thanks for taking the time to view, comment/critique, rate and, allowing

me the opportunity to share.

I thought about a way to remove the stump and the driftwood from the

frame but I also felt that removing them took some depth away from the

overall scene.

Would certainly like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks again,

Jim j.

Hi Jim,

  Wonderful action shot with beautiful colors, clarity & details.  Take care, Patsy

Jim,  I am just a mere amateur, but for what it might be worth, I think I might have cropped it to a ratio of 6 x 4, rather than square, keeping all the elements in the photograph, (or maybe cropping off about the bottom 1/3 of the way you have it).  Nice shot!

Many thanks for your visits and encouraging comments!

I always feel blessed when I can post something that I think is fairly good and, each received comment is encouraging and provides some confirmation that I may be on the right track!

Mark,    Again, thanks for taking the time and your critique!

I understand what you're indicating about cropping some off the bottom. I chose not to mostly because of the Heron's shadow/reflection that is visible in the bottom of the frame.

As I indicated or asked . . . I also left the stump and limb to hopefully help show some "depth" to the overall scene. I did crop out more stumps, limbs & trash along a small visible part of the shoreline.

Having done a considerable amount of both Aviation photography and Birds in flight stuff, . . . I find that a photograph of an Aircraft or Bird with just the sky as the background somewhat boring and dosen't hold ones attention for very long. That's sort of what I was trying to stay away from here but don't know if I succeeded or not!

Jim j.

we're only halfway thru this winter so far and i'm already looking forwards to spring and the return of the waders.....nicely captured GBH Jim