Great stuff angler. All fantasic shots, however it's interesting that we all have different viewpoints. I actually favour No. 1, as IMHO, the out of focus buildings really place the bird in it's semi-urban looking environment. The downward facing aspect adds to the interest and I find myself, although looking at the buildings, always drawn back to the bird wondering if it's heading for a landing. Probably my foolish old mind working overtime!! Anyway, thanks.....more please. (BTW, hit 'download' on these if you already haven't..... mind numbing).

Hi digitalzen, I think I may have been guilty of using a bit of 'jargon' in my earlier comment to angler.... if I confused anyone then I apologise. Many keen photographers enjoy giving and receiving feedback from all over the world..... this is a good thing which couldn't be done before the digital age when many of us were youngsters. However, coming to grips with digital camera technology is only half the deal. Learning a few accepted and common abbreviations is actually necessary to engage in banter on forums of all types... not just UHH. It's not a matter of being part of the 'in crowd' - it's not a drama, if one doesn't understand an abbreviation or term, simply ask.

Now just to clear the air for those not familiar with some of the accepted and often used abbreviations you'll encountered on this forum:
Big Sig = Light hearted term for large Sigma lens...150-500mm (I think);
BIF = bird/s in flight;
BTW = by the way;
IMHO = in my humble opinion; and
PP = post production (I think) Computer enhancement of images before final display.

digitalzen, please accept my comments as I offer them ie. in good cheer :-P ..... and I apologise again if I was the guilty party.

Sorry angler - didn't mean to hi-jack your post but....... :?