Bar-tailed Godwit

[Greg Oakley]

Another Barwit image from Cairns.
Thanks, Greg.

Cairns, October 2013. D800, 300 2.8, 1.7TC, f/8, 1/500, ISO250

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[Vivaldo Damilano]

Stunning low angle and light. Good PP work, like the detail and colours in the FG and BG. I would remove some of the small flare on the water, nice work.

[gail bisson]

This is great! Love the light, BG and low POV,
IQ is excellent.
I might work on some of the specular highlights in the BG as they do pull the eye away from the godwit.
Otherwise, no nits from me,
Gail

[Alan Murphy]

Beautiful light, low angle and detail. Agree with Gail on the BG.

[Bill Dix]

Lovely shot of a bird I hope to see one day. Great low angle and light. I personally don't mind the specular highlights, but understand that some feel they are distracting.

[Satish Ranadive]

Greg,
Spectacular image with superb IQ.
Love the profile pose, superb colors, details, golden reflection of light,low shooting angle and of course beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very nice shorebird image. Love the blues and golds in the water, but agree about the specular highlights.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Greg, the soft light has brought out the colours nicely, and overall, the godwit is nice and sharp. I too like the water mixed with gold and blue.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice soft light and excellent pose, Greg. If you cleaned up the water a bit, it would even look nicer.