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Posted by Ian Mason on August 23, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Take Off
1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1000s, f4, iso 400. Setting sun. Taken in vertical mode, slight crop.

I'm always amazed by the reflection in these conditions, but this hasn't turned out quite as intended. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this one.

LARGER VERSION
Posted by Lewis Thomson on August 23, 2009 at 6:15 PM

Hi Ian,

Really nice shot, works well IMO. A tiny bit more room at the top would have clinched it for me. Like the narrow crop.

Cheers,

Lewis.
:toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on August 23, 2009 at 7:04 PM
I'm the other way I'm afraid having had a couple of looks at it i'd be inclined to crop the bottom,to just below the whiter water surface .Although the reflection is a nice bonus the perspective works better that way for me.Image wise its certainly up to your benchmark standards.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 23, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Hi Ian. I agree with Lewis I would definitely like a bit more room on top although imagine you were trying to get the whole reflection in the shot. A very nice and different composition. I like it a lot. :wavey:
Posted by Ian Mason on August 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Thanks all - here's an alternative crop, processed hurriedly before bed!
Posted by Richard Peters on August 24, 2009 at 3:10 AM
I'd like to see halfway between the two, more room at the top but more reflection too - but then I'm a fan of these long stretched out reflections :smile:
Posted by PhilH on August 24, 2009 at 5:52 AM
Number two for me too... great action caught with your trademark viewpoint.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Kim Connolly on August 24, 2009 at 6:47 AM
To be honest I like them both - they are really cracking shots. :toast:
Posted by eric weight on August 24, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Hello Ian,
I wouldn't like to have to choose, but if you pushed me, perhaps I would go for the first. I knew it was one of yours before I even saw your name at the top and that individuality of style is a priceless asset these days. It's an excellent shot.
:toast: Eric
Posted by David Kjaer on August 24, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Hi Ian

Number 2 for me - well taken!

David :toast:
Posted by Barry Southon on August 24, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Ian

A very clever capture and I'm with Eric on numnber one two loses a little of the impact to my eye.
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Posted by Guy Rogers on August 24, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Hello Ian.

Super capture and Im for the first image.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Matt Cole on August 24, 2009 at 4:08 PM
I prefer number 2, another very impressive image Ian.

Matt
Posted by Dave Bartlett on August 24, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Trademark shot. I'd go for the first one for me.
Posted by Bob Cox on August 24, 2009 at 5:10 PM
This one of those shots best seen LARGE. Nice picture.

Bob.
Posted by Lee Newman on August 24, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Leave it as posted for me. A superb capture Ian. Perfect wing position, good light & the disturbed water make this special.

Lee
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on August 25, 2009 at 3:05 AM
No.2 for me Ian, great POV :toast:

Steve
Posted by Colin Crowdey on August 25, 2009 at 2:33 PM
you know I'm not too keen on long reflections :wink: number two does it for me. Well captured wing pose is excellent

cheers

Colin
Posted by Brett Lewis on August 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM
When using the screen scroll to see a No.2 crop of the large version it really is a super shot. Really is great and inspiring work.

Brett :toast: :toast: