Semipalmated - small in frame

[Miguel Palaviccini]

While waiting for this Semipalmated to get closer, I decided to go for some "small in the frame" shots. I remember reading that for these types of shots, it's nice to put the subject very far to one corner, so for this image I cropped a little from the right. I almost wish I would have also shot him in the top right corner, giving him lots of room to walk to, but I do like the color of the water here - even if subtle.

In post, I cleaned up the fg a tad, removing some distracting pebbles.

Shooting Info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 +1.4
1/1000" | f/7.1 | ISO 800

[Jeannean Ryman]

This works for me! What a lovely shot and your right, the subtle colors are beautiful.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

And works for me too! love the little bird in the frame, glad you included the top which shows very lovely color.

[Karl Egressy]

Unusual composition, Miguel. I like the the way it suggests a mood.

[Grace Scalzo]

Very creative and pleasing with the pastel colors. I think it needs a bit of cw rotation and I personally would consider moving the plover into the frame slightly. Good job in seeing and creating something unusual.

[Bruce Enns]

I like it Miguel...it is a cool shot, with great subtle colours. Works for me!

Cheers!
Bruce

[dankearl]

Just move a bit into the frame, per Grace's comment, and this works very well.
Pastel color and DOF is perfect.

[Loi Nguyen]

Love it. This comp may not work for a more colorful bird, but for this black and white, its just lovely. It has a dreamy quality and yet there are enough details on the water. Well done. Loi

[arash_hazeghi]

I also like this one Miguel, simple and dreamy background makes the plover "float" in the space, well done

[Girish Prahalad]

gorgeous image! lovely pastel colors & comp.

[vishaljadhav]

What a beauty Miguel, i love the over all tones in this image so soft and soothing to the eye.
The bird is nicely placed and it works fantastically, i love it.

In case you see it next time, i may be tempted to go a bit above the level and get more of the reflection, just imagine what it will do to such a image if there is a reflection, will look like a mirror . Just a suggestion you may try since the conditions here look perfect.

[Simon Wantling]

excellent photo and composition. I really like this type of shot.

[Phillip Tomkinson]

What a lovely image.

Phil.

[Marina Scarr]

I find this to be a very visually pleasing photo. While simply, there is a lot of interest and the color palate is quite special. Your water line, while subtle, has a lot of interest/impact here.

[Robert Holguin]

Love this image!
To me it just sets a very serene mood.
Love the comp and great colors.
Very well done.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Love it. Your low angle created that wonderful dreamy effect and the raised foot seems to balance it well.