Marbled Godwit

[James Salywoda]

Marbled Godwit
Southern California

I really liked the pose and complimenting colors in the background. The small bit of reed sprouts I thought added to it so I left them in the composition.


Nikon D300s AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC
1/1000 F8 ISO 800

Thanks For Looking

Jim

[Stu Bowie]

Hi James, the sprouts actually balances the comp. Just love the one legged stance, together with the light, and colours.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

James, agree with Stu. terrific pose and details. perfect DOF.

[Pieter de Waal]

Agree James, lovely pose and comp, I also like the reeds. Beautiful feather detail as allways. Overall a fantastic image.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the bird, the soft light, and the come-hither pose. I would can the sprouts :)

[denise ippolito]

Love the pose and look. Nice BG colors too.:S3:

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Jim, superb pose, colors, details and DOF. Marbled godwit - what a cool species; I love them.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Lovely soft colours and light Jim. Fantastic pose and raised leg. I would clone out sprouts TFS:cheers::cheers: