Dunlin

[Tomasz Zawadzki]

Taken with:
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
ƒ/7.1
1/5000
ISO 800

I have a shot without the second dunlin in the backgorund but i prefer this one. I think it adds more to the picture.
I wonder what you think about it.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Tomasz, Lovely angled walking pose from the Dunlin, and I like the diagonal beach line. The Dunlin is nice and sharp, and I feel the OOF Dunlin is not working here. With it not being there, the front Dunlin would really pop against your smooth beach BG.

[Bill Dix]

I'm with Stu on this. The in-focus Dunlin is lovely, in breeding plumage with good colors and sharpness, and a nice pose. The OOF one doesn't add to it, IMHO.

[Glenn Pure]

I like this shot including the OOF bird even though it is obviously going to divide opinion. I think the shape of it in the background reinforces (in mirror form) the shape of the focussed bird. There's a lot to like about the rest of this shot too. Nice detail, colours and tones; excellent background and low POV. The composition works for me too. A very pleasing shot.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I can see why you like the second bird, but I think a better juxtaposition between the two would have been better IMO. The front Dunlin is exquisite, and I like the diagonal caused by the slope. If mine I'd surely remove the black oof spot almost touching the toe.

[Jonathan Ashton]

I have looked at the image a few times now and have decided I do like it! It is a little unusual and makes for an interesting shot. I think the front dunlin has a slightly compressed histogram, the blacks are just clipping as are the highlights.

[Tomasz Zawadzki]

Thank you all for the feedback.