Bar Tailed Godwit

[Hillebrand Breuker]

This is not a really rare species over here, but not really common that they'll except a photographer at close range. I am happy with it. Like to hear your thoughts

30D, 500/4 IS + 1.4tc

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Hillebrand,

I like the low angle, head position and eye contact. The head looks a little soft. The light is very pleasant. Is the bird tagged??

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Lovely shorebird indeed. Nice image however I find it a bit dark. The focus seems to be on the shoulder.

Szimi

[Robert Amoruso]

Hillebrand,

I too like the low angle and head position. The bird can be selected and adjusted to brighten it up - levels, curves or perhaps both will improve its look. Selectively sharpen the head too.

[Gus Cobos]

Great composition and exposure. Like the rusty crisp color of your subject...and good eye contact.

[Glenn Bartley]

Beautiful image. I like the perspective and nice eye contact. I might bump up the saturation in th BG?

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Hillebrand Agree with previous and can add fill flash would have help. The belly part is a bit dark. Might be able to lighten in PS ....... btw can't really tell if that is a band? If it is the image need to go to the other bird gallery !!!

[Hillebrand Breuker]

Thanks guys. I thought that I could get away with f10 and shoulder focus. I agree with the flash. No excuse, but my batteries were drained for my flash. D# batteries. I am searching for a real good brand now (any tips from Europeans?) The bird is tagged/ banded indeed, but a lot of birds in western europe are (good for research, bad for photo's). Are your rules for choosing the right gallery that strict? Next upload I'll run the band through photoshop. No problem.

Cheers

Hillebrand