The whole Black-necked Stilt :)

[Jeannean Ryman]

This was shot on the same morning as the tight crop previous post (it's not the same bird). I liked the gold reflection in the water and the ruffled feathers. Cropped to a horizontal shot from vertical. Techs: Nikon D7000/500mm f/4-P/1.6x TC on tripod/gimbal @ 1/800, f/5.6, ISO 400. As always, your comments and suggestions are most appreciated!

[Wendy Kates]

Jeannean,

This one is really lovely: the ruffled feathers make the image very dynamic and the black feathers against the background colors are beautiful.

Wendy

[Marina Scarr]

Super details in those whites and blacks and this image is really nice and sharp. Love that BG colors

[PhilCook]

Nice detail/exposure on the blacks as well as the whites, the water color is a treat for the eye as is the satin texture of the water. Liking also the red showing in the eye, but would of preferred a little more eye contact with the photographer. I think also a bit more space on the top and right hand side of the image would assist with composition a little

[Andrew Merwin]

Beautiful BG with great detail in both the whites & black.

[stevehill]

BG is just captivating, very good detail

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful all around! I love the bit of disturbance in the water around the legs, and the color is a treat!

The framing is perfect, for me.