While exploring some new NJ shoreline, we ended up at Union Beach. In the distance beyond this Willet, we could see lower Manhattan through the haze. C&C welcome.
D4S, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 TC, 1/2500s, f 6.3, ISO 800, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.
Now that is a fun pose! The light was indeed harsh, but I believe that warming up the WB (but not too much!) and raising the saturation a tad would work well. I also miss the presence of a reflection or catchlight on the eye.