Ice Statue

[Brian Sump]

Went out Tuesday morning to shoot shorebirds at 20 degrees F. A thin layer of ice had formed around the islands and I was afraid I wound't get any worthwhile shots.

My fingers were numb but I was delighted when this male Avocet landed with his counterpart. They were a bit perplexed and only stayed for a minute. The ice presented a bit of a different view of this species than I've seen.

Battled a bit of atmospheric distortion. Also, first go for me with the R6 (bought for my wife to do portrait/family shots). I think the IQ held up...

R6
840mm
Handheld
ISO 1250
1/6400
f7.1

LR and PS, DN