Female Red-necked Phalarope

[Dorian Anderson]

OK, this is the third shot in this series. This is basically the shot Dan K wanted from my original, two-bird frame - no backing male and no black stripe at top. Both were achieved in
camera in this instance, and I really like the suggestion of habitat the reeds and their reflection offer. After this it'll be back to super smooth fore- and backgrounds.

Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x III on EOS 1DX2
1/3200 at f/5.6, ISO 800
Processed in LR CC. Cloned out a few small irregularities on water and two larger black blobs at extreme upper right.

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[Volkan Akgul]

Hi Dorian, photo perfect, master work.

[dankearl]

Yes, these are really exquisite, you had such nice water and light.

[Brian Sump]

Man, I'm just soaking it in Dorian. The blue wake does so much for me as if the bird was not enough...

[Bill Dix]

Another beauty. What a day you had! Keep 'em coming.

[gail bisson]

Absolutely beautiful! Gorgeous light, low POV and that lovely perky pose. No nits from me,
Gail

[John Mack]

Lovely frame. Great light pose and setting. The reflection is another bonus.