Greetings from the Critique Club!
Challenge: Definitely a "winged thing" so a very fitting entry for the challenge.
Comments: In your description you self identify over exposure and lost clarity. Clarity is often difficult with flight shots and it's gained by sacrificing motion. As mentioned in other comments, I really like the blur that highlights the speed and softens the water into a soft green background. The motion is a plus for me too in this shot. The head and eye are fairly clear and this grounds the picture. The blur at the wing tip emphasizes movement. What I really like is the inclusion of the shadow where you can see a clear outline of the bird. The shadow also offsets what might otherwise have been just a centered pic of a bird by adding depth and interest.
You make me want to grab my camera and hang out at the lake watching for winged things. |
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