artesdecobo

For many wildlife photographers and photo contest judges, wings up or wings down is the generally preferred BIF wing orientation for most bird species.

Here are some recent shots which captured these wing positions. Feel free to comment.

Bubba

Cormorant Wings Up

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Cormorant Wings Down

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Brown Pelican Wings Up

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Brown Pelican Wings Down

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Osprey Wings Up

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Osprey Wings Down

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Great Blue Heron Wings Up

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Great Blue Heron Wings Down

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Great Egret Wings Up

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Great Egret Wings Down

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Amator21 Loc: California

A very interesting and well photographed series, showing a LOt of patience getting the pictures. Thank you for posting!
Poul

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Depends on too many variables to answer but a very nice set anyway

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series, Bubba.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Great theme you have going. All good to me

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Great series. Generally, I prefer wings up.

artesdecobo

You are most welcome and thanks for commenting, Poul.

Bubba

artesdecobo

Thanks, Jack.

You are correct regarding variables for best shot selection. My comments are based on my experience with a wildlife photo competition I have been involved with for several years.

Bubba

artesdecobo

Thanks, Earnest.

Bubba

artesdecobo

Thanks for commenting, jd.

Bubba

artesdecobo

Thanks, Barbara.

Best shot selection for BIF is highly subjective and depends a lot on personal preference. For birds, the up or down wing position seemingly highlights that unique attribute of the species plus it conveys action. However, great images have and will be captured in wing positions other than these.

Bubba

Robg

Fabulous set. I like the brown pelican wings down especially. It shows the power these birds have to lift their heavy bodies.

artesdecobo

Thanks for commenting, Robg. Plus, a great observation which I had not considered.

Bubba

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Osprey and GBH down, others up.
(In this set.)

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Great set. Nicely themed. That 1st pelican image looks distorted for some reason. Looks like the bird is all head. Is it just me?