I appreciate the comments, Jim and thank you for them.

Unfortunately, those are full frame images and no cropping took place. But, I can see where you're going with the comments and I'll try to put those suggestions to good use next time the opportunity presents.

We only spent a few hours in the Everglades and the photos - with the exception of the ring-billed gull - were taken on the Anhinga Trail. I was so excited about the opportunity to get close to birds that I got a bit carried away and never removed the 1.4x converter from the lens.

Thanks again.

Eric