I love the reflection on the bird and the tranquil water.
The Wood Storks near us seem to stay close to the shoreline, so we don't often get the chance to get such a clean bg like you've done here. Very serene.
Last edited by Lance Warley; 01-06-2008 at 04:04 PM.
I find this to be a very peaceful, calming image, enhanced by the warm colors and nice reflection. I think it might have been stronger had the stork been turned more parallel to you, and I would burn that stick in the bg that makes a right angle.
I agree with Axel that the image is a bit underexposed. I like the nice habitat, and the water reflections on this juvenile wood stork's body. I love these birds too!
The overall darkness of the photo gives an "end of day" mood to it - I like it. Cropping a little off the right would place the bird a little less centered.