Dunlin

[Daniel Cadieux]

Same individual as last post. I liked the back view here as it shows the last remnants of its' juvenal plumage. What a joy this bird was to photograph - just lie in the frozen muck and wait!

Canon 40D + 100-400L @320mm, aperture priority, 1/1000s., f/7.1, ISO 400. Evaluative metering, no EC, natural light, handheld, just about full frame.

[James Salywoda]

I love the included rock it really balances out this shot gorgeous colors and pose.

[joel quenneville]

The muted tones in the BG and water combined with the bird's still pose give this image a decidedly peacful look. The rock in the foreground balances the bird and the droplet is a nice plus.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great angle, details, setting and the little droplet adds to it.

[Juan Aragonés]

Superb light, details and colors Daniel. Love the head turn and the fantastic eye contact. The water drop in the beak´s tip is the ice on th ecake. Very well done!

[Sabyasachi Patra]

This is a nice one. I love the colours, the water droplet on its beak and the rock in the image. Waiting on the frozen muck is worth it.

[Doug Brown]

Love the pose and the sense of habitat captured. The water droplet is an added bonus. Nicely done Daniel!

[Taylor Yeager]

Great colors and moment captured. Well worth the effort.