Kingfishers in Flight

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
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BK-in-flight-2-copy-OCC-4-copy-4a
BK-in-flight-2-copy-OCC-4-copy-4a2000×1382 509 KB

kingfisher-copy-5p-copy-2
kingfisher-copy-5p-copy-22000×1283 347 KB

2-kingfisher-copy-lg-copy-4
2-kingfisher-copy-lg-copy-42000×1382 732 KB

Wish these were a little closer and sharper. From a color standpoint, I like the second one but the muscle in the beak is rather cool. The third image with 2 inflight Kingfishers is overprocessed and the BG is too busy. These were all take on the same day in September 2017.

What technical feedback would you like if any?

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

Pertinent technical details or techniques: all taken with 200-500 and D500, iso 800, f8, 2500th. no tripod, no flash, handheld

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I agree with number 2 being the best, David. A bit sharper, and I like the lines of the waves in the background.