Motif: Marbled Godwit

[Katie Rupp]

Another one from early morning Morro Bay. C&C encouraged and appreciated, Thanks for looking and commenting; so much to learn and all of you and this forum that make that happen!

Canon 40D; Av f5.6, 1/200; Eval +1 1/3; ISO 800; 100-400 @400mm

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Katie,
I like your composition, the bird is placed just right in frame. The colors are very pleasing and you show sharp details. I would like to see just a tad of CW rotation on the head...well done, Katie...congrats...:cool:

[Julie Kenward]

This is really lovely, Katie. The only thing I'm wondering about is whether the reflection really adds anything to this image. Might be a stronger high key without it? Lovely definition and DOF on the bird. I want to reach right out and touch those feathers!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Katie - nice one - agree with jules, I woullose the reflectionthink it will improve theimage.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Katie Agree with the reflection I think it will be a stronger image cropping half way down the reflection !!! Excellent pose and look Might increase contrast in the bird just a tad !!! Excellent !!!

[Katie Rupp]

Thanks all for the comments; I was debating about the crop and the reflection so I appreciate the feedback!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Katie,
This is really lovely - yet another vote for losing half the reflection!!
Regards,
Nicki

[Harold Davis]

nice one katie!! lots of detail in the bird. agree with the other suggestions about the crop!!