Semi-palmated reflection

[James Galletto]

This was taken at Jamaica bay's east pond.

This was a rare instance that a very low angle produced a nice reflection.

amera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Manual
Drive mode: Continuous
ISO: 640
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal length: 700mm

[Ofer Levy]

Very nice! Lovely light, sharp, nice low angle and reflection. I like the composition too.

[Oscar Dewhurst]

Perfect pose, lovely light and colours, low angle has given a nice reflection here

Oscar

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

nice perspective, loved the background and the reflection.
reducing the contrast a little bit and increasing the brightness a little bit might help :)

[Ivan Ellison]

Nice image, lovely colours, nice sharpness to the bird, the water still held at the end of the beak by water tension justs makes it a little more interesting for me.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Beauty!! I love the bill touching the water, very cool. Beautiful greens and low angle / reflection. I have to admit that it took me a few seconds to realize the far leg is actually the foot...and for that reason I wish there was separation between the toes and water. Not an image killer by any means...

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

James, excellent shot. that angle and clear reflection combination is wonderful. As you said, not always possible. Nice calm feel to the shot. Well composed and exposed. excellent timing.