Close up or back off

[tycooder]

Link to a different crop http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/...68f2fe0d_b.jpg

[jakethepig]

You are doing some amazing work with these birds Brendan. This is yet another awesome capture. I love the other crop too and how you caught the reflection in the ripples. Woderful work yet again buddy.

Dave.

[beachcomber]

I like this one, but all versions of the shot are extremely impressive Brendan

[jennie]

wow! what an amazing pose..super sharp including the wings..looked like it was frozen in midair..lovely color and contrast too..tnx Brendan..

[chrean]

Awesome shot, I live the larger crop better 'cause of the reflection.

[leonaashlee]

I love them both...although I like the one you posted, the other has the reflection of the bird which is also awesome. Couldn't choose if I had to.

[SoxAddict]

Really amazing capture Brendan, you must be so patient to get all these cracking wildlife shots. I too like the other version you have as well.

[chalkie7]

Both images work Brendan, but IMO, the full image is a tad better, in that I really like the reflection in the shot. Cheers, Mark.

[tycooder]

Originally Posted by jakethepig

You are doing some amazing work with these birds Brendan. This is yet another awesome capture. I love the other crop too and how you caught the reflection in the ripples. Woderful work yet again buddy.

Dave.

Thanks for your comments Dave Im having fun and learning

Originally Posted by beachcomber

I like this one, but all versions of the shot are extremely impressive Brendan

Thanks Beach I like your crop a lot and I have it on my flikr site

Originally Posted by jennie

wow! what an amazing pose..super sharp including the wings..looked like it was frozen in midair..lovely color and contrast too..tnx Brendan..

Thanks very much Jennie Your comments are very kind

Originally Posted by chrean

Awesome shot, I live the larger crop better 'cause of the reflection.

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

I love them both...although I like the one you posted, the other has the reflection of the bird which is also awesome. Couldn't choose if I had to.

Thanks Leona Im glad you like them

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Really amazing capture Brendan, you must be so patient to get all these cracking wildlife shots. I too like the other version you have as well.

Ive really been lucky with these shots the birds are very cooperative If I miss it on the 1st shot they are willing to do second and third takes.....Thanks Sox

Originally Posted by chalkie7

Both images work Brendan, but IMO, the full image is a tad better, in that I really like the reflection in the shot. Cheers, Mark.

Thanks Chalkie

[scubajen]

They are both stunning---but I like the uncropped one best.