Long-Billed Curlew and wave

[gail bisson]

This will not be to everyone's taste but I think it is kind of neat the way the wave is rolling towards the curlew.
Canon 1Dx 600mm
ISO 800 F 5.6 SS 1/1000
Taken just as the sun was setting so the orange glow is accurate.
PP: Crop to ~ 80% FF
Nothing cloned or added, usual LR5 sliders of whites, blacks, clarity and sharpness.
Then moved to CS5 for NR to BG, levels, 1% Detail extractor to the back and wing only and USM to JPEG.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Great light, pose and details. Head turn is perfect. The wave adds interest to the frame IMO, Gail.

[Bill Dix]

Beautiful light and HA. Yes, they really do take on this color at sunset. It looks as if he's waiting until the last possible moment before hopping out of the way. Well captured.

[William Dickson]

Very cool image Gail. Lovely light and I like the colour on the bird. Most of all, I really love the wave and its position coming towards the bird. Great timing and lovely detail throughout.

Will

[dankearl]

The wave is awesome.....
The bird looks good too, a very well done image.

[keith mitchell]

Gail pleased you pointed out that the Orange glow was natural, agree the wave adds lots to the image, very nice indeed.

Keith.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Gail! I like the sweet light, HA, details and composition. The way the wave comes into focus then back OOF appeals to me as well. Is the Curlew indifferent to the wave or does he look at the wave with interest hoping that it may reveal new morsels?

[Randy Stout]

Gail:

Very well seen and captured. Quite an impressive wave, with just the right amount of separation, makes you wonder how he will handle it.

Sweet light and POV.

Cheers

Randy

[Lorant Voros]

Very well done. It is a huge wave coming at the bird. Well captured and composed at the golden light. Congratulations.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Gail!
This is incredible!
Love the wave, the light and the POV.
I reckon it's one of your best shots I have seen.
Just stunning!
Thanks for sharing.

[Ágúst Svavar]

Wonderful capture with beautiful light. The wave adds alot to the image. He looks really calm about it though its just about to lend on him :)
Beautiful work!

[gail bisson]

Thanks all for your comments.
This guy did not move at all when the wave enveloped him. He just cruised through it with nary a concern.
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, sweet, sweet light, and love the colour on the Curlew. Very well thought out to have waited for thewave, and I like how the wave falls away out of the DOF into the URC. Well captured.

[David Salem]

Great looking light Gail. I like the pose and the details in this but I really like the wave and its position in the frame. Cool how it shows the exact DOF of the lens, pretty tight. Nice work