Least Sandpiper in last light

[Sidharth Kodikal]

One from last summer. My one and only opportunity with this species thus far.

Very minor bg cleanup. Removed additional catchlight from flash.

Canon 1D4, 700mm
1/800, f8, iso 640, flash (manual)

All comments appreciated.

[dankearl]

Very cool Sidharth, hard to tell where the FG & BG begin and end.
Nice effect, and very attractive.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Great angle and nice exposure. I love the colors!

[christopher galeski]

nice image,sharp,like the pose and low angle.thanks.

[PhilCook]

Low angle and simplicity of this one work very well, nice earthy colors too

[arash_hazeghi]

awesome low angle pose details and light Sidharth.

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Sid, you have nailed this one. Great low angle, and just love the ripple line running across the frame with a touch of blue. Good use of flash, well exposed, and if anything, I would maybe take a bit off the bottom. The colour of the BG compliments the sandpiper perfectly.

[Ofer Levy]

Lovely image. Great low angle and superb flash work ! (could not tell a flash was used which is the best indication for your good work.)

[Rachel Hollander]

This works extremely well. Pleasing colors, fg, bg, nice pose and low pov.

TFS,
Rachel

[Grace Scalzo]

The complimentary color of the background brings out the beauty of your bird. Nicely seen and executed.

[gail bisson]

What a nice image. Very tranquil and soothing.
I like the browns and the earth color palette.
Good low POV and IQ ,
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very nice low angle, and I too love the way the FG and BG merge together because of this. Nice profile on the subject. I think I'd take a bit off the bottom too, and although it may be an illusion I get the impression the image needs a very slight CCW rotation.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Thanks all for the comments.
Cropping from the bottom does indeed improve the comp. Thanks!

[jack williamson]

Fantastic BG color to go with the wonderful light and the sharp bird and the excellent flash work.

Jack

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great pose and colours.