Red-necked phalarope

[gail bisson]

I hope some of you will post for the theme.
I took this in Iceland last year. Dark and cloudy day.
I know that most will find the BG too distracting but I like the grasses and the starburst pattern.
My favorite images are never my "best" images.
Canon 1 DX, 600mm and 1.4 x converter. Taken while sitting in pond with waders on and covered by my "quik camo" sheet
ISO 1600 SS 1/2000 F 5.0
This is almost FF.
Nothing added or cloned.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[David Roach]

Love the pose, the splash and the BG. TFS

[Randy Stout]

Gail:

I like the bird's pose, action, splashing. The bg is a bit distracting. Lowering the luminosity of the background might help to make it recede a bit more visually. Just an option.

Cheers

Randy

[Bill Dix]

Splish Splash. Great bathing action. I like Randy's RP.

[gail bisson]

Thanks Randy. I agree that it looks a lot better. Duh...I should have seen that for myself!

[Alex Becker]

Love this one Gail. Such a great pose and the action is great. I don't mind the BG, but I do like Randy's RP. These birds are so beautiful. I'd be thrilled with this frame. TFS

[John Mack]

The splashing is great. Low angle is right on. Nice how you can make out the grasses in the background.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I can totally relate on your favorites not being your best. I have lots of those too!! A fun frame for sure. This individual was perfectly angled towards you.

[kevin Hice]

I like it Gail not so concerned with the background as the water droplets take away from the grasses, Bird looks great and sharp. TFS

[dankearl]

I like the OP, the BG is nice I think, I saw them in Iceland in ponds just like this.
Fun pose, I think Randys is too dark.

[Colin Driscoll]

Good behavioral and habitat scene. My first reaction was that the face and head were a bit dull.
A bit of dodging there would help perhaps.

[Dorian Anderson]

Yeah, the BG isn't perfect, but the low angle and splash really make this shot. It has a truly natural feel to it, and the bird is giving you a great look. Phalaropes are wonderful. I see them on the ocean all the time during the non-breeding months.