In the mud

[wendell westfall]

D90 70-200VR+2X@400 1/1250 f5.6 ISO400 0EV monopod

Early one morning last week I found this avocet chick probing the mud for food. No crop, but some other minor adjustments in LR3. Mother was watching nearby, but that should soon end as this little fellow is close to being on its own.

Wendell

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice, I like the muddy feet it ads a touch of behavior/habitat. good exp. The chick is a bit soft and I wish he had turned his head more towards us

[PhilCook]

A bit soft, but like the raised leg, what a terribly muddy environment for the poor little chick

[Jonathan Ashton]

It's a good shot, I think if you lower the highlights a little and sharpen a tad more the image will look more powerful.

[Rachel Hollander]

I like the mud as a habitat. Good suggestions above.

TFS,
Rachel

[wendell westfall]

Jonathan, thanks -- I tried your suggestions and they helped . . .

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Nice pose and loved the mud covered bill. A tad soft but yes, sharpening will help. chicks are tricky on that front. liked the composition.