Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by Tuckersmom:
The reflection reallly makes this shot special. I'm glad you were able to get the whole thing.

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by beaflies:
This is really nice, good catch. The only thing that would make it technically better- change your horizon. Looking at the bird bill and it's reflection, the horizon is tilted. Also it should not be directly half-way from the top/bottom, but a little off. Hope that helps, othewise lovely! 8

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by Chez:
Good capture, I love the reflection

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by trnqlty:
I like the composition of this

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by muur88:
i like how you have captured determination in his face...most likely from getting ready to take off. I wish you would have been able to call this pick "Determined" and gotten away with it on this site. Actually "Determined to catch that fish" might have worked. the focus is a bit soft, the colors are a bit washed out. i'm not a big fan of those vertical reflections. i would have tried to focus on the face somehow-5

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by maralomar:
Nice fram

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by metoecus:
The focus on the bird's head is a bit soft. A catchlight in the eyes would have made his face stand out more. I really like the reflection in the water.

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by LevT:
nice reflection, and the bird expression is awesome

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by Bebe:
Excellent tension in the photo, and a beautiful reflection. I like the composition and how you gave the bird room to take off in. Good job!

Just before take off
by Rando D300

Comment by Gaia:
I love the reflection! 9