Working the flats...

[David Roach]

EOS R RF 100-500 RF 1.4xtc @700 f10 1/1000 ISO 800 HH, Manual EXP

This long legged shorebird (willet) turned from the lagoon edge and started marching right at me with full early morning sun. Here working the mud flats in a field of white mangrove seedlings. This was the only frame from about 20 with bill clear of vegetation.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Nice low angle, I like the surroundings too. Good detail in the bird. I like the image.

[Steve Kaluski]

I like the pose David, just wished the head was more to the viewer, rather than away and the rear foot not obscured?

TFS
steve

[dankearl]

Excellent angle, head turn is not ideal....

[gail bisson]

Nice frame.
Love the vegetation and strangely enough, the HA is fine for me.
Gail

[Arthur Morris]

Much too large in the frame and with the head turned away, this one is an inst-delete for me despite the sharpness and the detail.

with love, artie

[Dorian Anderson]

Behavior and color are very nice, but he's too tight in the frame as Artie mentioned. Low angle is fantastic. Only way to show these birds! Detail on the legs is very nice.

[John Mack]

A nice view of this willet. The low angle and light are right on. The blue background is very nice as well.

[Brian Sump]

David, this is a really pretty overall frame. I like the vegetation a lot and you nailed the perspective.

I'd prefer a head angle closer to perpendicular personally, but appreciate this shot for what it is. Cropping points are worthwhile.

Nice work.