Worn Juvie Willet

[Arthur Morris]

Nickerson has been excellent. I had so much fun during and after the hurricane that I am staying on Long Island for another week. :) This image was created this morning at 7:09am with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, the 1.4X III TC, and the EOS-1D Mark IV. Mongoose M3.6 and Gitzo 3530 LS CF tripod. Standing. Central sensor AI Servo AF/rear-focus and recompose.

Don't be shy; all comments welcome.

For more Nickerson stuff click here (http://www.birdsasart-blog.com/2011/08/30/did-the-skimmers-survive/). To see my Sunday afternoon Irene images click here (http://www.birdsasart-blog.com/2011/08/29/surreal-hurricane-irene-experience/).

[gail bisson]

Artie,
This is absolutely lovely. I love the vertical comp, the perfect HA and the blurry reflection. The image has a soft, sultry, calm, spa like feel to it. Lovely light as well. One of my favorite of yours since I joined BPN!
Gail

[Luis Villablanca]

Great reflection and great composition too. I love the still water and the soft colors.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice one Artie. I like the HA, eye contact, composition, light and the almost perfect reflection.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Artie, loved the calm water and the cleanliness of the image. 'calm after the storm' i guess.

[Chad Caswell]

Maybe we'll come join you this weekend sometime, I'll be near by :S3: I'll bring my yak! :w3

Love the solitude and the reflection in this one Artie, Nice work!

[Arthur Morris]

Best bring your ocean yak.... The pools are now about 3 inches deep. Denise and I will be there FRI, SUN, and MON mornings weather permitting.

[Stu Bowie]

Artie, serenity at its best, and you couldnt have painted that water any smoother. :w3 The vertical comp suits the pose, and good to see the inclusion of the reflection. Did I mention you nailed the HA too.

[Jim Crosswell]

Beautiful image Artie! I like the lighting, pose, calm water and the reflection.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice subject, and beautiful soft light and colours. I like the subtle gradient to the BG. Although the reflection is not a perfect mirror it is still very appealing. Personally I'd prefer the subject and reflection a bit higher in the frame, but that's just me:S3:

[Robert Holguin]

Wow!! Wonderful shot. Love the pose and light. Well done.

[Tom Redd]

Artie, you say don't be shy, so here I go. I like this photo, but there is one distraction that seems to catch my eye and it is an optical illusion, I am sure. But for the novice like me, can you address the blue tint on the front edge of his breast and neck. I am sure it is just a reflection, but it almost gives the impression of slight CA when I view it on my monitor. Thoughts?

[Lorant Voros]

What I like most about this image is the grey calm background and the warm light on the bird. The combination of the colors gives a nice mood to the picture. I would also place the bird and the reflection higher in the frame.