Marbled Godwit in Evening Light

[Mike Poole]

I'd be grateful if one of our resident Florida shooters could confirm the ID on this one, I think it's a Willet but not totally convinced - the amount of pink on the beak has me a little confused.

It was shot during the late evening light a couple of weeks ago at Fort Desoto, on what was designed to be my scouting mission before shooting properly the next day, but provided me with a couple of keepers

Canon 7d2
500mm f4is
ISO 400
1/2500th f5.6

Small crop for comp with a little added canvas up top and a bit of eye doctor work

Mike

[Marina Scarr]

This is a marbled godwit and a very fine example and image. Love the raised foot, lovely light and your low angle.

[Mike Poole]

Thanks Marina,

Should have known that, we have them this side of the pond! Wrist well and truly slapped!

[gail bisson]

Lovely image of this marbled godwit.
Love the light, low POV and raised foot.
The "classic " Fort Desoto BG is lovely.
Well doen,
Gail

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Looks great! I would check the eye as it appears to have the membrane partly closed?
Great BG and the raised foot adds a lot to the shot.
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Mike, great low perspective here, and well timed to capture the raised foot. I do like the light and colours, sharp, and that BG is a killer.

[keith mitchell]

Mike Florida worked well for you, nice bird with it's stepping pose and lovely bg.

Keith.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Mike - This works on all fronts. Beautiful light, the pose and your low pov really make the image. Nice sharpness and detail too.

TFS,
Rachel

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Lovely light, low shooting angle and pose. Nice graduated bg. The eye looks a bit cloudy, perhaps from the membrane.

[Frank Schauf]

Sweet light, nice low angle. Great capture.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent light, sharpness and details. Love the raised foot as well

TFS