Western Sandpiper

[Glenn Bartley]

Here's one from this morning...

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/9191/westernsandpiper24tu6.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 8
ISO: 400
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x

[Daniel Cadieux]

Great colours on this juvie Glenn. I find the dark blotches near the head and bill somewhat distracting. Looks like you were pretty close! :-)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great light and angle. I would sharpen a tad more and remove the dark spots around the head.

[Jason Vaclavek]

Wow, great lighting on this one! Beautiful details.

[Keith Carver]

Nice colors and detail in the legs and foreground. In addition to taking out the dark spots near the head, maybe you could also remove the crescent-shaped dark spot behind the bill. It's a fine photo as is, but that would put it over the top.

[Raymond Barlow]

really cool image Glenn, the bird has some cool lighting, did you use a flash? very interesting environment, I don't mind the background and stuff in the water, it helps balance the image imo.