Spotted Sandpiper

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured on trip to Florida in Feb. I was watching this SPSA and a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron on the muddy bank and in the water of an ocean inlet as they foraged for an early dinner. The SPSA was darting in and out of the exposed oyster and mussel covered roots of the mangrove trees. This is a lifer for me. C&C welcome.

D4S, Nikon 500mm f/4G + 1.4 TC, 1/800s, f 5.6, ISO 2500, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.

Geoffrey




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[Juan Tolentino]

Really nice reflection on very calm water Geoffrey, I found the background busy and distracting, especially the red stuff right on top of the bird. IMO it'll look better if you remove it and also remove the shiny object on the left side of the bird. I like the POV and that the image shows the bird's environment. TFS.

[John Mack]

I like the environmental element of this shot, the reflection is nice as well. The image does have some noise and i would crop some off the right.

[William Dickson]

Very nice Geoffrey. I like the darkness around the frame and the bird looks real good against it. Lovely reflection and well done on your lifer.

Will

[annmpacheco]

Nice to see this guy posted Geoffrey, habitat is a plus. I like the reflection here too.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone.

Geoffrey




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[Marina Scarr]

This image is working for me environment and all. Reflection is a huge plus. I want to see more birds in their environment and I don't find this one distracting.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Marina.

Geoffrey




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