American Avocet

[DanWalters]

Captured this image in Colorado this morning. Does the lack of the reflection detract from the image?

Canon 1D Mark2
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 lens
f/6.3
1/1000sec
ISO 125
-1/3 exp comp

[Raul Quinones]

Nice colors, sharpness and perfect exposure. You don't need reflections in this shot. I only wish for a better head angle.

[Doug Brown]

It works pretty well as presented. I'd be tempted to crop out the very first portion of the body, leaving just a reflection of the legs at the bottom.

[Robert O'Toole]

Great sharpness and BG, the smooth water is excellent.

A better head angle and placement back in the frame (to the left) slightly would be ideal.

Agree with Raul, the image doesnt need a reflection.

Robert

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Dan,
Reflection not a problem for me.......agree with Dan on bottom of body..........head angle is close enogh for me.....slight toward us would be over the top!

[DanWalters]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[Freddy Franzella]

WOW! stunning!! I like the overall image sharpness and the exposure!

[Kobus Tollig]

REally great comp and colour. well done on a really nice shot