Marbled Godwit

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D Mk III, 500mm f/4 + 1.4x II, 1/100, f/5.6, ISO 800
Full Frame

Photographed a couple weeks ago at Morro Strand State Beach in Morro Bay, CA

Looking forward to your comments and critiques !

[Adams Serra]

Hi Mike,
Great image. Low angle, smooth background, good looking bird and sharp at 1/100.
Congratulations.

[Ed Cordes]

I like the high key effect especially since it still retains good color in the Godwit. Nice head turn and the water drop at the bill's end is excellent.

[Dan Brown]

Very nice! sharpness, BG, exp, head angle, all good! I might crop off of the right side a bit to improve the comp, IMO:)

[Jean-Luc Vaillant]

I really really like this shot!! The high key BG works well and sets a very artistic mood IMHO.
I agree that cropping from the bottom right corner would balance the composition a bit more.

[Mike Lentz]

Really a nicely done image, Mike! The low perspective and eye contact is what does it for me.

[Stu Bowie]

Pin sharp, and love the low angle in this. He really stands out against the lighter BG. Great capture Mike.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Love it, love it, love it! Great light, great pose, great exposure, great detail, lovely BG, lovely colors and great comp. Congratulations!

[Mark Dumbleton]

Lovely clean image! Superb low angle, light and DOF.
Love the muted tones of the BG. Well done