Hi JJ,


It does look a little too dark to me, -1 exp comp, probably would have been better. It's a little better to "slightly" over expose. I like to bracket the shot if I can with different exposure comp. settings, but that's harder with wildlife, because they don't always cooperate.


Were you using a polarizing filter too? Because if you were, then you probably need to add a little + exp. comp?


I love the composition, as well as the reflections on the bird from the water, and I do like the drama of the white bird with the dark background.


Nicely Done!


Rich