Another view of the same juvie Red Knot I posted a couple days ago. Taken on Kiawah Island, South Carolina a week ago. Thought people might like to see this for the overall side view of the plumage; you can really see the "juvie feathers neatly edged with black sub-terminal bands," as Artie puts it, which are key to identifying this species and its age. I have learned so much just from photographing this lone knot. I love it when that happens.
Some may not like the muck on the bill but I wanted to leave it as it speaks of what the bird was busy doing.
Thanks for looking and in advance for any comments and critiques.
The juveniles of this species are lovely.your image shows off why. I like the pose, it looks like he's tip-toeing past you. Of course leave the muck on his bill...for the very reason you stated.
Very nice feather anatomy lesson! Displays the banding well. Good angle, nice light, smooth BG, sharp and well exposed. I agree about the muck, helps tell the story! Just the right amount of OOF foreground for my tastes.
Sweet image!
The pose is excellent. Your shooting angle is spot on. The entire bird shows nicely, and I like the slimmed down
look that the pose is providing. Composition and subject placement work well.
The BG rocks!
I love the blues and creams.
Great pose and HA as well.
Nice low POV and IQ .
This is one of my favorite images of yours so far. Love it!
Gail
Thanks a lot everyone, for the comments. Chris, you're right, a bit of a rush job on the legs, which I did not for sharpening purposes, but for noise removal on background only.
Excellent low angle shooting, perfect pose.Love the layered background and the fine feather detail, Melissa.
If I remember correct this species is the most endangered among Shorebirds.
Juvie Red Knot #2
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