Black-necked Stilt

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. Learn about Circle B Bar Reserve in The BAA Middle Of Florida Photographic Site Guide available in the Birds As Art Online Store. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED, image captured at 400mm
1/2000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV -2/3 ISO 180 Auto 1 WB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2019 and Neat Image for noise reduction, removed mud from legs in Photoshop
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Mike Poole]

A lovely bird, on my hitlist for the next time I'm on your side of the pond. Nice walking pose, light was a bit bright, but you've handled it as well as I think you can

Mike

[Colin Driscoll]

The reflected foot makes this image.

[Gerald Kelberg]

Such a beautiful, elegant bird. Agree with Colin, the reflected foot makes such a difference.
Hard to believe the water was that free of detritus - maybe a bit of cleaning up had to be done.
I think I am seeing a slight halo on the breast and there is a stray white feather or something on the back which I think I would have removed.
Lovely shot!

Gerald