Motif: Short-billed Dowitcher

[Alfred Forns]

From Ft DeSoto earlier in the year a short-billed dowitcher fining bathing.

Comments welcome and much appreciated

Nikon D3
600 f4.0 VR 1.4X
f 8.0 1/1250 sec
ISO 400
Av - 1/3

[Gus Cobos]

Excellent low capture angle with the raised wings...this is just like poetry in motion...I like the raised foot. you have sharp feather details with good color rendition. I like the head angle and eye contact. the shore habitat compliments your subject very well, making use of the natural sea tones. and to top it off, the small ripple on the left side of the frame adds the perfect touch...congrats maestro...:):cool:

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Just beautiful Al. Excellent contrast and exposure.
Having a great time with Alberto on the west coast. ( He snores a lot)
Regards,

[denise ippolito]

Alfred, This is very nice. Like the nice colored BG . Nice wing position!

[Alfred Forns]

Oscar can't wait to hear the full report when you guys get back !!!:)

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Love the wings spread and the raised foot and all beige/brown/black shades in the bird Al, and nicely framed. Looks like you got him just before take-off.

[Harold Davis]

nicely done jefe!! love the action. a slight warming created a nice mood in this for me. am i treading where i shouldnt?