Black-necked Stilt

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image along Black Point Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island NWR, Merritt Island, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF-S ED shot at 300mm
1/400 F/8 Matrix Metering EV 0 ISO 160
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC 2017
Cropped for composition and presentation

[John Mack]

I like the high key look and the small in the frame bird.

[Jerry Taylor]

I really like this, but would have liked it more if the bird had been more to the right of the frame.

[Glenn Pure]

Stunner shot, Joe. Always enjoy seeing something a little different and you've achieved that very skillfully here. I see what you are doing with the composition and the wake behind the bird. The wavy reflection rounds this off nicely. A really artful frame.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Joe - The thumbnail for this one really jumps out and well worth taking a look. I love these types of images and you did really well with the high key bg and reflection. Great thinking to present an unusual comp and keep the wake/trail of the bird. This is one to be blown up big and enjoyed.

TFS,
Rachel

[Bill Dix]

I love it, Joe. Nice job with the out-of-the-ordinary comp. Great walking pose, and I like the watercolor-like reflection too.

[Jake Levin]

Terrific shot! I think the bird is right where it should be with the long wake, and the high key lighting works well. Bravo!

[Graham Wilkes]

This is indeed a wonderful image, love the high key, reflection and long wake and beautiful Stilt.
Great work.

Graham.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.