A bathing Knot

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Another image from Ft Myers beach from Thanksgiving week. First time with a red knot, and he didn't disappoint. I think (in hindsight, of course) that a bit faster ss would have been nice.

Shooting info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VR | 1.4x | on skimmer pad
1/1600" | f/7.1 | ISO 400

For a larger version, see here.

Comments, critiques, and suggestions are always welcomed and appreciated.

[Randy Stout]

Miguel:

Nice bathing action with flying water, low angle, soft BG.

I would be tempted to try a version wtih about 25% of the free space below the bird trimmed off, personal taste.

Cheers

Randy

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Thanks for the input Randy. Would you consider adding that space back to the top or keeping it as is?

[Nancy Bell]

I looked at your larger version. You captured wonderful feather detail as well as those great flying drops of water. They really add the action to the bathing bird! I love the smooth water just at the base of the bird but agree with Randy that the OOF foreground water could be cropped some. I don't think I would change the top.

[gail bisson]

Nice low POV and terrific layered BG.
I would take about 15% off the bottom and add the same on the top but that is personal preference.
I find the image a bit flat and would add a couple of points of blacks to the neutrals in selective color to make it pop a bit.
Great shot,
Gail

[Richard Unsworth]

Delicate image that fits the mood and scene
a little selective color is a good suggestion
impressive pov

[Bill Dix]

Very nice bathing action, and another beautiful soft bg from Little Estero (I assume). Somehow I missed the knots when I was there. Some good comments above re. crop and selective black.

[dankearl]

I also think a bit more contrast would look nice, I really like the creamy water.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Cool low shooting angle and droplets. A nice bird and light too.

[Satish Ranadive]

Miguel:
Excellent image.I like the dripping water from the wing,droplets,nice low angle.
Rest is mentioned by members above.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Great capture of this bird bathing. I always like to try to get unique shots while birds bath and you did well. Nice detail and exposed well. A bit more contrast would help but nice none the less.