long-billed dowitcher

[Lorant Voros]

It is the first time I see and photograph this species. The birds look so strange from this perspective, that is why I like the image. Almost FF, just cropped for the presentation. Comments are welcome.

1DMKIV
500mm+1.4TC
ISO1000
f:10
1/2000
skimmer pod

[David Cowling]

The low shooting angle and apparent eye contact make this an interesting image, you are almost down amongst the worms that he is hunting. Bird nice and sharp with a nice oof background.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like everything about the image except that I would prefer more saturation. Nicely done.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Lorant, lovely low perspective, and love the view of the water 'attached' to the upcoming bill from the water. The colours of the BG compliment the Dowitcher nicely. If mine, I would remove the lower smaller catchlight.

[Lorant Voros]

Thanks for the comments.

Dan. I agree. Tried another version with more saturation and I think it lights up the image a bit.

Stu, I did not use flash, so the 2nd catch light is real and part of the image.

Cheers.