Created at Anhinga Trail ENP this past weekend. The mosquitos were murder and very few waders around. Still, a wonderful morning!
1dMKIIN 400 DO 1.4xtc ISO 400 F8@1/1250
A very hefty crop from the top would greatly help the composition here. I am undecided about the leaves in front of the bird...I don't mind them, but there may be one too many :-)
In addition to Daniel's and Axel's right-on comments, you have cut off the bird's virtual legs, the legs as if we could see all them all the way to the feet... I do, however, like the quality of light. In situations where you are shooting through the grasses, focusing manually is often best.
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