Western Sandpiper

[Lorant Voros]

Here is a nice little bird I met in Yucatan a week ago. I set in the water and waited until the flock of bird came back, so I could let them come to the minimum focusing distance of the lens. Thank for looking.

1DMKIII
500mm
ISO 400
f:8
1/2000
Flash +BB
handheld




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[Ken Silagy]

Nice Light and very nice photo of this bird.

[Randy Stout]

Lorant:

Excellent shooting angle, low and intimate, but still shows a bit of in focus water around the bird. Dribbles are nice, position of bird in frame.

The head looks slight less sharp than the bill and body, but I think it may be because the head is wet.

Very nice.

Randy

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Very nice indeed. Love the low angle. Hope you didn't get your lens too wet!!

[Aidan Briggs]

Lovely behavior and low angle. I would clone out all the catchlights but one. The light looks a bit harsh, but you did a good job handling it. IMO it seems like fine feather detail is a bit lacking. I love the water droplets.

Looking forward to more!

[James Salywoda]

I love the falling water drops captured here Lorant excellent low angle and composition.

[Gary Esman]

Beautiful water and BKG really compliment the bird. Open bill and droplets add interest. look nice. congrats!

[Mark Young]

Lovely blending of the bg and water. Nice composition and the drops are a very nice touch. Perhaps it could do with a slight CWR?