Breeding plumage sanderling

I think this is a spectacular looking individual, all dressed up in his breeding plumage.

Thanks for looking and for any comments that you may offer. Appreciate them all!

1/1600, f9, ISO400
1Dmk2n, 500 + 1.4tc, tripod splayed, fob

Interesting setting, great angle and details. The breeding plumage looks as good as it gets. Is that some kind of rock he is standing on? The head looks a bit oversharpened on my monitor.

Hi Grace Agree with Axel on the sharpening Seems a little over !!! Interesting perch I like how you framed it and included the entire base !!!

Thanks, guys. I I'm honestly not seeing the oversharpening. THere is a bit of what looks like foam residue at the base of his bill. Is that what you are referring to?

Sharpening looks OK to me.. whites are close but a good looking bird. Like the comp a lot.

Beautiful work Grace and a very lovely composition. Love the pose, the excellent color and detail as well as the great angle of the rock and its texture adds a great demension to this image. Everything works for me . Love it.