A Hasty Retreat

Hi Dominick, I've been shooting Stilt every afternoon for over a week now and supprise to see that you have this bird in Maui as well. Good pose of a couple Stilts flying in tandum but you are on the wrong end (back) of the bird and the wrong side of the light as well (for this shot).  If they were coming toward the lens it would have been nicer for both composition and lighting. Hard to shoot these fellows with that mix of black coat and white. Just my opinion, thanks for sharing!

Yes,  I'm real good at the "Butt Shots".     Getting better too ;-)     Again,  I am appreciating more every day just what it takes to capture a perfect shot.  Thanks for the helpful input.

Wow........living in Maui......and for over 30 years......(heavy sigh). But I guess there are those of us meant to brave the cold Canadian winters!!

I love this shot. It is sublimely 'serene'. You could have named it "Stilt - A Symphony in Grace'.............the birds almost appear to be in a 'dance'. Love your colorful but not too busy - soft DOF....tops it all off just perfectly.  Just found your Portfolio, will enjoy visiting a little more often.  I'm just a 'newbie' and learn much through observation. Cheers for now, Gail

A beautiful shot, Dominick!

Gail,  thank you for your kind words.   While there was a lot that was technically incorrect about the photo,  you saw what I did, the composition, the gracefulness.   I've enjoyed viewing your art for quite some time.

Ruud,  thanks for the comments.  I've enjoyed looking at your portfolio, and funny enough, the "trash" interests me.  Perhaps because I'm in an environmental business, I see a lot of off the wall things.  

Wonderful composition, the colours, depth of field and frozen moment are truly excellent, bravo.