Sandpiper reflection

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Am not sure of the ID of the bird. Pl correct me if Im wrong. Image made with the 7D & 500 II+1.4 X TC III.
1/1600
f/8
ISO 400

[keith mitchell]

Can't help with the ID, clean simple image which I like a lot, just a thought but I would like to see a cropped just a little tighter, love the reflection.

Keith.

[David Salem]

A nice clean image with a appealing reflection. Overall sharp and well exposed. Well done.

[Karl Egressy]

I think it would be a Greater Yellowlegs if you have them in India at all. Nice image, excellent head angle and reflection.

[Loi Nguyen]

Hi Sanjeeve, very nice image. I'm with Keith in wanting to see a little tight crop. Wish the reflection more sharp, but overall a very nice image. Loi

[John Robinson]

Nice one Sanjeeve
I don't normally go for reflections but this one seems to work for me.
(Yes I would go with Karl and G Yellowlegs- (upturned beak)
John

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image with nice reflection, Sanjeev.

Regards,
Satish.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, for me you can see the difference in IQ between the two bodies, guess you used the 7D for the reach?

Having an almost neutral BKG works, might just mask it and then bring it up in Levels to around the RH base line, just lifts the whole image I think and looks 'overall' brighter IMHO, but obviously mask the subject! If you use a % Linear burn it brings back more detail in the subject, especially in the head. Great you got the reflection in, perhaps try a 16 x 10 format, allows for less cropping and could work as an option?

TFS
Steve

PS Rachel just got her new kit yesterday, so drop her a line in early Feb if you haven't bitten the bullet yet.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Steve, yes I did use the 7D for this. After this shoot I swftly decided to sell the 7D. I don't know why the 7D files vary so much in different lighting conditions. I have not bought the 7D II yet. Will surely drop Rachel a line.
I agree with your suggestions reg the above image. I will do as suggested.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, as ever, just a thought.

Certainly the 7D in Dan's hands is awesome, no question and perhaps some of the best images from that camera I have seen. I just think it is less forgiving in certain light and you really need to nail the Exposure. If you get stuck on the Linear burn drop me a line, it's so easy and very simple.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sanjeev, if this was from your SA trip, it is a Sandpiper. Good low angle, and nice calm water to achieve a fairly good reflection. Comp wise, maybe a bit off the top and bottom.