Red Knot

[Judd Patterson]

What a privilege to photograph this species for the first time in spring, breeding plumage. There was a flock of 25-30 birds on Sanibel Island early in the morning. I ended up wading out into some heavy surf for this series of images.

May 2008 - Sanibel Island, Florida
Canon 40D, 500mm f/4 and 1.4x TC
1/640, f/7.1, ISO 400, handheld

[Jasper Doest]

Wow....I love this one....great low perspective and what a great colour combination. Certainly worth the efforts!!!

[Krijn Trimbos]

The low angle really makes this shot, love the probing pose with the still watchful eye towards you. The clean BG really sets this one of. I am watching this on my screen at work so I don't know if I am right about this, but it looks as if there is a slight red cast in this shot also it looks as if this shot could use a bit CW rotation. Otherwise perfect!!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle, light, use of DOF, details and breeding plumage. The only thing I would do is removing the sheen at the bird's lower right leg.

[Grace Scalzo]

Great work on this individual....wonderful plumage and you've got lots of detail. You mention heavy surf, did you have to wade out past the bird and shoot toward shore? (Because I find them in the shallows) Well worth the effort here.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very stunning contrasting colors Judd with a wonderful low angle and excellent detail. Great BG too !!! Does not get much better than this !!!

[Glenn Bartley]

Really lovely image Judd. Worth getting wet for.

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Very nice. I am happy to see this image. Perfect breeding plumage.
Was worth surfing for it :) :D

Szimi