Willet (breeding plumage)

[Geoffrey Montagu]

While exploring some new NJ shoreline, we ended up at Union Beach. In the distance beyond this Willet, we could see lower Manhattan through the haze. C&C welcome.

D4S, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC, 1/2500s, f 6.3, ISO 800, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.


Geoffrey

[John Robinson]

Hi Geoff Like the conveyance in the shot of the movement of the bird.
Certainly looks like he wasd going places !
Looks OK to me.
JohnR

[Bill Dix]

The light was tough at that time of day, but the raised foot and open beak really capture this guy's attitude. Well done.

[John Rowell]

Really upright stance and marching to his own drummer. I like the open beak and raised foot, and the feather pattern is very nice.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Now that is a fun pose! The light was indeed harsh, but I believe that warming up the WB (but not too much!) and raising the saturation a tad would work well. I also miss the presence of a reflection or catchlight on the eye.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone.

Geoffrey