African Wattled Lapwing

[Ken Watkins]

Another image from the shores of Kake Kariba, Matusadona Mational Park, Zimbabwe, 29th September 2011

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS hand-held from drifting boat

F5.6, ISO 800, 1/6400, EV -0.67

[Alan Murphy]

Ken a slight head turn and a catchlight would improve this nice image. I'd be tempted to slightly blur the BG and add more room on the bottom.

[Stu Bowie]

Ken, good DOF, and I like the view of the wattle.Great low angle captured too. Lightening the eye will also help due to the Lapwing not co-operating on turning his head more towards you. Some NR on the BG will help too.