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That's a beauty, Bill ! I must get back there again .. it's been far too long.

Yes, I can move the focus point, and will be more likely to use it more in the future. Thanks for emphasizing the point.

I like it, Bill. I have a similar photo from those same fields (!) but mine is more distant.

Just beautiful. Never thought the back of a bird could look so good ! Of course, the turned head angle makes that possible. Interesting that the top of the bird is in sharp focus, while the lower half and tail are slightly OOF. Knowing they're closer to the lens probably explains it, but I find...

I understand, Artie.

Thanks for the suggestions and insight, Isaac. I agree with all and consider myself reminded. As I mentioned earlier, this is a full frame shot, so the tail location came with the territory.

It's no crop, Jonathon ... this is a full frame image. Points well-taken with the sat and contrast. I was probably a bit too enthusiastic in editing.

I'm not seeing the 'poor' image quality that you are, Artie, though I agree it could have better detail and sharpness. Yes, the tail is way to close to the edge of the frame edge. I would have had to correct that with better comp in the field, as this is a full frame image.

Excellent capture of a favorite raptor. Noting the comments on the dark triangle, I'd consider pulling down the upper border to eliminate about half the dark section, making the image more pano in style. But that's an artistic choice, and I respect your presentation !

I saw this one on a farm hedge line in indirect sun under some trees. Normally I don't like busy scenes, but this is where they hang out. Nikon D850 in DX mode Nikon 500 PF with 1.4 TC III 1/5000 F8 ISO 2800 Full frame

Spectacular high key. I'm a fan of the method, though rarely do it.

Dramatic to the max ! Stunningly beautiful colors.

Love this one, Arash. I'm a big fan of exposing for the bird against shade, and getting the black BG.

Welcome aboard, Tom ! I'm holding down the fort in the Eastern part of our fair state.

Agree with earlier comments, Bill. This is a fabulous POV photograph. Of course the bane of cloudy days can be diminished catch light. Re the POV, were you prone on the shore? How high above sand was the lens ?

I can't imagine a better capture under these conditions. The comp is perfect.

Love this one, Bill -- in every way.

Dan, I think it had to do with Nikon losing a license that was critical to NX-2, when Google gobbled up Nik, which created NX-2. - Bill

The reds look more saturated on the ACR file. I always give the nod to the manufacturer's specific raw converter, presuming they have proprietary algorithms to render with greater accuracy. Nikon's new raw converter is Capture NX-D. You may wish to investigate it, as they no longer support...

Hi Simon, Have you done an Autofocus Micro-Adjustment with this lens/body combo ? This image sure looks like you may have a mis-match that could be corrected. - Bill