Surfbird

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D Mk III, 500mm f/4 + 1.4xII, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO 400
Manual Fill Flash at -2
About 85% of Full Frame

Removed flash catch light.

Photographed last week during my first visit to La Jolla, CA.
I was hoping to get an opportunity with this species and was able to do so with the help of Artie's San Diego Site Guide. Don't think I would have found this spot without it.

Looking forward to your comments and critiques!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Sweet image with a wonderful low angle and very pleasing composition. It may be my monitor but it looks to me that perhaps it could use another round of USM. Many thanks for sharing.

[Steve Maxson]

Good pose, comp, and exposure. The sharpness looks OK to my eye. Well done, Mike.

[Ofer Levy]

Nice and sharp. Light wasn't great but still a nice shot.