American Avocet in habitat

[arash_hazeghi]

American Avocet in habitat with breeding plumage, I shot through the marshes to create this vignetting effect. hope you like it

http://www.stanford.edu/%7Eahazeghi/Photos/birds/natural%20vignetting.jpg

5D MKII 500 f/4 at f/4 1/1000sec ISO 400. sw: DPP

[Ryan Schain]

Arash,

Great light, sharpness, and low angle. The water in the beak is absolutely KILLER. Awesome image.

[Markus Jais]

A stunning shot with great light and composition. I like the framing elements in the foreground. The water drops are awesome!

Markus

[denise ippolito]

Arash, I like the hint of a reflection and the water drops. Nice details and lighting.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Awesome image Arash. I'm not crazy about the light OOF streak above the avocet's head, and I would tone down the highlights at the base of the bill. I love the low angle, and natural framing at the bottom corners. Way cool film of water between the mandibles!!