These feeding pectoral sandpipers were almost oblivious to my presence 30 ft away. I would love to have had the right pec at a better angle but it didn't happen. I enjoyed the early morning sweet light on these birds, especially the reflections in the dead calm water.
1DM3, 500 mm x 2.0, ISO 800, f/8, 1/1600 sec., -0.7 EC
Hi Keith, I miss you in OOTB. You had some great creations! I like the warm colors and the reflection too. A tiny bit tight on the bottom. There are a few spots in the BG I might clean-up. I see your point about the right bird. But this is still a very lovely image.
Hi Keith, nice duo you got to photograph together here. Good reflections too, and the sweet morning light is showing well. I don't mind the pose on the right bird, but I do miss a catchlight on its eye. Having pointed your lens a little lower and further right would have given you a stronger comp. The image may need a bit of CCW rotation?
Here's the repost: cleaned up the BKGR (Denise), added canvas to right (Ramon), a little CCW rotation (Daniel), and a little more sharpening on birds (Chris). Thanks to all for the very helpful critiques.