Marbled Godwit

[gail bisson]

I am dreaming of warmer weather during this harsh Maritime winter. Taken last spring in Florida at 6:15AM
Can't wait to head back to Florida for warm temps and cooperative birds.
Canon 1DX
F 600 II
ISO 800
SS 1/500 @ F 5.6
PP: Small crop, NR to BG, levels, DE at 3% to bird, USM to JPEG
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Bret Goddard]

I am with you on the warmer weather! Real nice shot, love the little drop of water, Hope you don't get completely slam snowed in today!

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hey Gail, I thought that Florida greeting might make you feel like you are here. Great image that I can learn much from. The ruffled feathers and drop of water add to the image, a nanosecond captured in time.

[gail bisson]

Hey Gail, I thought that Florida greeting might make you feel like you are here.

Thanks Joseph!

[Karl Egressy]

Great POV, excellent IQ, nice light and the ruffled feathers sops it off, Gail.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, IQ, ruffled feathers, water drop, exposure, details and BG. Another excellent image Gail!

[Holger Leyrer]

Lovely light and perfect low angle. Love the fluffing feathers and the water drop on the beak.

[Grace Scalzo]

This one feels bottom heavy to me, an easy fix by adding to the bottom (which would help with the virtual legs) and a trim from the top to raise the bird up in the frame. Lots of interest with the ruffled feathers and water droplet and the vibrant colors are nice.

[Frank Schauf]

Fantastic. Wonderful pose, colors and background.

[Marina Scarr]

The moment I saw this thumbnail, Gail, I knew where and when b/c I have one so much like this one. Love the combination of colors, the water drop and the ruffled feathers. Terrific light too, and it came together so nicely for you.