Nice light, pose and setting. Maybe a bit CCW rotation and the bird could be a little bit further right in the frame. Was it very windy when you made this image? I wonder whether a slightly higher angle would have worked better here in order to be able to see the feet.
Darn, Alex is too smart. He said what I was gonna say. Would add that the exposure and sharpness are right one. Could you please send me Katie's e-mail address; I want to thank her for her note.
thanks and later and love, artie
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Axel, I recall it might have been a little windy that day. It is known to be quite windy on the Outer Banks. My original has the willet a little further to the right side of the frame....I cropped the one posted here just a little from the left side. Easy to fix along with CCW rotation.