Yellowlegs

[wendell westfall]

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

I found a lonesome yellowlegs (lesser?) at a shallow, muddy pond this morning, feeding among many mallards. It is the only yellowlegs I've seen in the last couple months. The image is cropped and sharpened in LR3.

Wendell

[Satish Ranadive]

Fabulous image.I like the composition and placement of bird.Wish raised foot was without mud.
Love the pose,lights,details and beautiful water rings around leg.

Regards,
Satish.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I actually like the mud-covered foot! I'd tame the blown highlight on it though. From this higher vantage point I would have preferred to see the reflection if it was there and available to include. I'd say yes to Lesser based on bill lenght and shape (straight).