Red Knot Serenity

[Melissa Groo]

Canon 1D4
500mm
Skimmer Pod

1/2500 sec
f/4.5
ISO 640

One more of a Red Knot, taken along South Carolina coast last month. I liked the feel of this image, the knot seemed so serene. Sun was low, this was near sunset. I was lying flat on the beach near water's edge, using my ground pod.
Thanks in advance for any comments and critiques.


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[Vivaldo Damilano]

Hi Melissa, good looking shore bird, love the soft light and good detail on the wings and body. I also like the BG colors, good work.

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot.
Excellent low angle, love the light, great pose, and great comp.
Very well done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

This is very nice. I really like the subject's warm glow against the cool blues of the water (and great smooth texture to that water). Perfect techs, good comp, nice details.

[John Cooper]

Lovely warm lighting on the Red Knot Melissa and your low perspective has paid dividends - well done.

[David Salem]

Love the beautiful feather etching on the species. Exposed perfectly and full of detail. Good shooting angle. Very nice peaceful scene.

[Satish Ranadive]

Melissa:
Marvelous image of Red knot with beautiful colors and lovely details.It reminded me our Indian saints who stands in the holy river water like him.
I like the nice blue water,beautiful lights and tiny water droplet at the tip of beak.

Regards,
Satish.

[Marina Scarr]

Water and light are lovely here. You did a nice job of post-processing this one. Very nice details are evident in the feathers and I like the water on the beak.

[Ivan Ellison]

Nice image, it does convet a feel of the last light of evening.Nice to see a knot in deeper water.Exposure, comp and colours are great. It seems like you are another one who will get muddy knees to get the best shots.!!

[Melissa Groo]

Thank you all for your feedback, much appreciated.