Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by zeuszen:
Gorgeous.

I don't really mind the unusual placement of the bird leaving the image. Graphically, the arrow-like shape of the bird in an outer corner makes for dynamic composition. The texture (wings and body) appears somewhat (deliberately?) oversharpened, adding a proliferated contrast to the given tedium of the water.

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by jmritz:
Almost past thirds but I like it over in the corner.

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by ellamay:
I like the shades of gray of his feathers, and I think you used his flying out of the picture to your advantage by making her so extreme in the corner.

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Very cool, detailed photo! Love everything about this, except the framing. You might lose some points for it. If possible, you should have the bird in the opposite corner, so the viewer has the feel of seeing what the bird is seeing (or at least in that same direction). I'm not going to "nick" you any points for it, as I realize this would have been an extremely difficult shot. 10 Rob the Swash

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by pcody:
I think the cropping works well for this one. Usually you'd want more space in front of the subject, but this emphasizes the action you mention in the title, as if he is rushing forward to catch a fish. 8

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by kiwiness:
Good one! The perspective is interesting, even tho the general rule is to leave more space in the direction an object is moving - 8.

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by justine:
Marvelous shot. The colors and focus are really nice here. I also like your composition/crop.

Lunch Lunge
by macmillan

Comment by clues56:
I like the position of this bird and the contrast against the water. Perfect composition.