Wader and waves

[Mike Poole]

I was near the Florida Suncoast Seabird sanctuary early in the morning, but the skimmers on the beach were still in the shade, so I went to the waters edge, when this fine looking bird wandered past. Im still not 100% on the ID, so a virtual is on offer for the first positive shout!

Canon 5d3
500mm f4is
ISO 1000
1/2500th
f5.6

Mike

[keith mitchell]

Think I may have an image of this bird from my trip over in Florida and also not sure of the ID ,you have got some nice detail and the bird looks sharp ,like what looks like oof waves in the BG,nice job Mike.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Love the POV Mike. The concentration on its face and the raised foot look great! No idea about ID, just a bit of raptor food is what I would say in this case.

[Tony Whitehead]

Good light, low angle and pose, Mike. My guess is a Willet but a bit out of my geographical zone.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice low angle, interesting pose, nice light and the incoming surf makes an excellent background.
The bird is a Willet.

[WillieHall]

that lens and your low angle are a great combo, well done

[adrian dancy]

If I got down this low it would take all day getting up:(

A superb pose with this bird and I'd be happy with this image for sure:)

[arash_hazeghi]

you had nice light, I like the raised foot although I wish it had not intersected with the far leg. sharp details, there are a few hot spots near the belly area. I also wish the wave in the BG had not intersected with the bird

TFS

[christopher galeski]

nice one Mike,like the POV,nice pose.TFS.

[John Robinson]

All been said. Exceent image.
John

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Mike, excellent low angle, and I like the leaning pose and raised foot. I do like the pastel blue of the water.