Long-billed Dowitcher

[Raybel Robles]

Continuing with the shorebirds. Here is a Long-billed Dowitcher very similar to the Short-billed Dowitcher. The Long-billed is considered very rare here where I live, so I'm very glad I managed to get photo of one.

D7100 | 300mm f2.8 + 2.0x TC | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 800

[Richard Flack]

Wow Raybel, that is a really stunning image. The background is sublime, the reflection really works and the low shooting angle and pose top off an excellent image. Well done! The fact that this is a rare bird for you makes it even more special!

[christopher galeski]

very nice,love the colors,nice pose with good detail,good pov and light.well done.

[David Salem]

Great looking frame Ray. Nice color an detail and a perfect HA. Looks like it could use a little CW rotation. Well done

[Glenn Conlan]

Well done Ray the colors of the BG are outstanding

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent image in nice soft light.

[Raybel Robles]

Thank you all for the comments!

[Isaac Grant]

Raybel this is a winner for me. Not sure if I am more impressed with a Long-billed Dowitcher in the Caymans or with the image. Super job on this. Head angle, shooting angle, sharpness and that beautiful background.

[Marina Scarr]

Your BG colors really make this image special, and it's nice that you got nice and low.

[Daniel Cadieux]

The colours are fantastic! Good profile pose, sharpness. For my tastes the head's reflection is a touch too close to the bottom edge...I'd double the space down there. Congrats on beautifully photographing this rarity.