Spoonie Thru the Sticks

[Bill Foxworthy]

Just this am on my way home. In the mangroves but could not get a clear view. I liked the image but wanted to get comments before I tackle trying to remove the sticks. :(
Canon 50D, 500 f/4L IS, 1.4 ext.
1/2000, f/10, ISO 800
Slight sharpen, light noise removal. Small 3.4 crop to just take some of the bottom, that's it.

Note for admins. I just tried to upload the as 1024 H X 800W and it would not take. It may be small as it had to go to 800 X 6?? something.

[Doug Brown]

You can't upload 1024 high, only 1024 wide. The vertical limit is 800 pixels. I like the pose and the eye contact. The sidelight seems a little harsh and as a result the whites seem a bit cooked. I'd like to see more room at the bottom of the frame.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the eye contact and pose and agree regarding toning down the whites and more space at the bottom but that is probably where the OOF leaves/branches were.

[Rene Quenneville]

beautiful pose and nice tones in the pink. The light direction make the white too bright on the neck and also creates a harsh shadow right in front of the eye.

[Daniel Belasco]

Spoonbills are always great and this is no exception.
However the strong light on the right and the OOF branches maybe suggest a wait for a better shot. Especially in Florida where you have so many chances. I see only 2 Spoonbills a year here.