Restful willet in dune

[Grace Scalzo]

Just back from a great morning of shorebirds. This was the calmest willet I've ever seen. He was resting on top of this dune, and while it looks like a low angle, I was standing full up. A careful approach led to a series of photographs, this is my favorite.

Thank you for looking and for your comments. I always learn from them and appreciate each one.

1/1250, f10, ISO400
1Dmk2n, 500 + 1.4tc + tripod

[Mats Honkamaa]

As you mention it feels like you were flat on the ground takeing this photo. :)
Its a real calm and nice pictures with soft colors and nice sharpness, but I wonder what it would have looked like if the beak wasnt hidden.

[Grace Scalzo]

Thank you, Honkamaa, for looking at my image. I have about 50 in this series, some with the beak not hidden. I liked this best for the mood, but I'll post one of the others in a day or so.

[Van Hilliard]

I love the angle and the mood. The setting is exceptional. I too would like to see the beak a little more prominent. Perhaps a bit of photoshop work could lighten it a bit to separate it more from the back.

[Freddy Franzella]

Its a nice pose Grace! I like the dune setting! it seems to be a little bright

[Arthur Morris]

Nice mood. I like that we see a bit of the bill. Where exactly?

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the composition Grace and the the pose in this image. Great eye contact and excellent detail. Really like the soft blues and greens and the mood you captured. Fine work !!!

[Dave Phillips]

I like the intimacy..could have almost fooled me about the shoot angle

[Grace Scalzo]

Thanks, everyone, for your comments and suggestions. I appreciate them all. Artie, this is one of the best shorebird locations in Suffolk County, Long Island, imho. But for some reason, few photograph there. It is a county park, at the Western most edge of Dune Road, called Cupsogue. You can walk it, but 4WD is best. Going back tomorrow....