Light, and no action!

[gail bisson]

Black-necked stilt, Florida
Canon 1DX 600mm and 1.4 X
ISO 800 SS 1/1000 F 5.6
Small crop ~15% for composition and leveling, processed in DPP4, +1 on shadows,-1 highlight, color saturation +0.3, NR and LR as per Arash's guide then off to CS5 and did levels, cloned out 1 small black dot in water, color balance to reduce magenta cast, NR to BG and USM to JPEG
There is something about this image that makes it a favorite of mine. The light, the tranquility really appeal to me. No action at all and nothing fancy but I hope you like it.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Bill Dix]

Good title. Gorgeous image, of one of the most photogenic of birds. Searched for just one little nit, but couldn't find any.

[Karl Egressy]

Lovely pose in beautiful light, Gail. Excellent framing and background.

[dennis greenwood]

Lovely gail...colours and light are spot on

[arash_hazeghi]

nice Gail, the stilts can be quite handsome. I like everything, might just tone down the highlights on the chick a tad more

TFS

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, HA, IQ, composition and BG. Very well done Gail!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, sometimes sweet light can beat any action, and you have proved it here. Well exposed, and I do like the angled pose from the Stilt. Well placed in the frame too.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Gail - the light just makes this thumbnail pop out. Beautiful light, great placement in frame. Everything works for me here.

TFS,
Rachel