Long-billed Curlew "Habitat"

[James Salywoda]

Long-billed Curlew
Southern, California

Taken a month ago I liked the pose that this Curlew gave me in its surrounding habitat.

Although its not a complete clean shot it is one that shows the pickle weed environment

were these birds live and feed.

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC

Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Kirk Benson]

Hi James,

Beautiful shot, love the low angle and as you said it's a wonderful habitat image. Really nice light provides great color. At first glance I feel like it needs some CCW rotation, like the little waves in front pull it down to the right. Great image, very well done. Was this taken at Bolsa Chica?

[Linda Robbins]

It's nice to see a habitat shot. Lovely light, and your framing is perfect. The alert pose is nice too. LB Curlew's are one of my favorite birds - I love their beautiful plumage, and that bill is amazing! Very well captured!

[Raymond Barlow]

really well done James, this is a nice environment shot, with some great light.

[Grace Scalzo]

Jim, this is very appealing due to the inclusion of the habitat. His wet head and spiky feathers add a touch of humor to it.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wonderful composition and lighting James and I agree with the other comments that the inclusion of the habitat adds a lot to this image. Beautiful work !!!

[Ramon M. Casares]

I like it, the BG doesn't bother at all, maybe what distracts a little is the OOF plant in front, but light, compo, colors, and sharpness are great! Congratulations!

[Gus Cobos]

Nicely done James,
Like the details and the colors on your bird...:cool:

[Laura Hughes]

I like the environs included, it gives a nice sense of scale and interest, light is just awesome!