Banking red knot

[Mike Poole]

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One from earlier this year when I met up with Gail and Ann at DeSoto. There were a few knots getting ready for breeding season, but unfortunately it was the non-breeders that wanted to fly around

Sony A1
200-600
ISO 500
1/3200th f6.3

Mike

[kevin Hice]

This is really nice see some noise but other than that just love it. Perplexed by the noise was it way under exposed? TFS

[Arthur Morris]

Nice one. SONY does not suck. This bird looks like it has a clam in its crop. Great seeing you at Gatorland.

with love, artie

[William Dickson]

Very nice Mike.....Well captured....Good detail and I like the tones and colours throughout....Trailing legs add.....

will

[Brian Sump]

A very pretty frame Mike, and not an easy subject to shoot in flight for certain.

Great eye contact and a cool, open flight position. That colorfully striated bkg is super sweet!

Perhaps a little noise reduction on the bkg? Just a bit grainy, but otherwise really like this one.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot, the position of the legs and head permit a really good look, the details are excellent, the subtle background colours compliment the bird's plumage. It's a real peach!

[Paul Burdett]

Not much more to add...I agree with the positive comments made so far. Lovely feather detail, perfect flight pose with no shadows, and yes to the gradient pastel BG. TFS

[Gabriela Plesea]

Very nice image, Mike. Well exposed with good detail, nice head angle, sharp where needed. Lovely background too. It all works for me, lovely work!

PS Was wondering about the contents of the crop but then I read Artie's comment :w3

Kind regards,