Godwit landing in golden light

[Sridatta Chegu]

Canon 7D with 400mm 5.6 @ f/5.6, 1/3200 sec, ISO 400.
Heavily cropped. Cleaned up a few spots in water.

[Ian Wilson]

Nice composition and light. I think it could have a bit more space especially as it is a big crop.
Regards, Ian

[Jack Breakfast]

The colors are delightful. I would be v. pleased to see the original capture, if you were willing to share it? There's no need to stuff the bird into the picture, it needs some room to breathe!

[Andy Shepherd]

Sweet light and a great pose from the Godwit all make for a super image, well done, Sridatta.

Wise words from the guys re the crop.

[Sridatta Chegu]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. Re-posting the image with more room around the bird..

[Bill Dix]

The light, and the water and BG colors are super, as is the low POV and the full wing spread. Repost helps a lot.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent landing pose and light! Love the warm tones and the deep blue water. looks like the critical focus was on the feet leaving the head a bit soft.

TFS

[Robert Kimbrell]

Nice light on the wings, Very warm and pleasing shot. Prefer the repost.

[Sridatta Chegu]

Thanks Everyone!

@Arash - you are right.. also the softness is accentuated because of the bill.

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely superb landing pose with full wings stretch, lovely colours and composition.

Regards,
Satish.