Willet at last light

[Lorant Voros]

I had a good time this weekend running away from the crowed of people into the mangrove to walk and lay in the mud photographing birds. I will share some photos in the coming days. This was taken yesterday with the sun setting behind me. I crawled close to a group of birds through the water in a laguna in Yucatan, Mexico than set down, supported the camera on my knees and got some images with the last light of the day. Comments are welcome.

1DMKIV
500mm+1.4TC
ISO1600
f:8
1/800
Handheld

[Diane Miller]

I really like the bird and the water, and the nice low angle, but the saturation in the BG competes too much, for me. Not too difficult to fix.

[Marina Scarr]

Terrific low angle and head turn. Bird is a little centered for my taste and would consider moving him a tad to the right of the frame. Agree on the BG being a tad overpowering, but that's also personal taste. I think your bird could use a little more sharpening.

[Tom Rambaut]

Nice low angle, calling pose and head turn. May go for some selective sharpening on the head. Agree with moving a tad right if have the space.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Lorant, running away from the crowds is good, lying in the mud.... hmmmm... not so good Great low angle here, and with a good HA and open bill. Good feather detail, but some selective sharpening should bring it up even more. Im fine with the BG, I would just tone it down a touch.

[Frank Schauf]

Great picture, nice deep shooting position in front of a perfect background.