Merritt Island Black Necked Stilt

[Robert vanMierop]

D300, 300 f4 @ f/5.6, 1/3200, iso 400, keeping an eye on a nearby water snake who wouldn't give up any ground in the reeds.

[Nancy Bell]

Very nice pose with the one leg up with a drop of water at the tip. The pink legs are beautiful but the blacks & whites are a bit too contrasty. Maybe you could tease some details out of the black back and head.

[Michael Rominger Jr]

Nice image Robert. I like the pose and the nice low angle. I agree with Nancy that there looks to be a little lack in detail in the head and around the eye. Bringing this out I feel will improve the image. Thanks for sharing!

[Raymond Lee]

I agree with the above! The black lacks details and some parts in the whites are a bit hot! Nice shooting angle. The raised leg adds interest.

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely subject and nice pose although wish the bird were not slightly turned away. Would give this image more space below for those virtual legs. Whites look pretty good but you could maybe get a few more details in the blacks. It's always tough with those black and white birds.