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[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Everyone!
Here is a picture that I liked from a recent flying visit to Florida. I had forgotten just how fast these little wind-up toys can move...:D:eek:
All comments and critiques are much appreciated.
Best regards to all,
Nicki

40D 300 f2.8 + 1.4
F4 1/1600
ISO 400
Exp comp +2

[gary rouleau]

Girl, That's a winner.

cheers
gary

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Nicki, I like it! I really like the pose as I find it both interesting and comical. I also like the high-key look of the image. There is just enough land to keep the bird from appearing to float in space. Your exposure looks good to my eye. I was going to suggest exploring cropping a bit off behind and below the bird. However, I gave it a quick look in photoshop but wasn't sure I like it any better than your presentation so I default to artist. Thanks for sharing.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Gary and Phil!
Thank you so much for your very kind words. Phil, I do normally crop close, but decided that I liked the sense of space in this one!
Best,
Nicki

[Joe Senzatimore]

Glad you kept the space and the slight bit of ground for a base. Wonderful high key look and feel.

[denise ippolito]

Nicki, Very artistic feel to this and the high-key is lovely. The pose and sand are special.Well done.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Joe and Denise,
Thanks so much for your kind words. Joe, I hope you're keeping those birds warm for me - I want to come back next summer!!! :cool:

[David Thomasson]

That head angle gets a 10.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Unique pose, I haven't seen a photograph of a shorebird in this particular stance :-) I love the high key feel, with just a bit of a difference to delimit the beach. I wouldn't mind it a bit tighter, but I also understand your reasoning for the kept space.

[Doug Brown]

Terrific pose Nicki, and I like the high-key look. The crop works for me. I might make the blacks a little blacker.

[paul leverington]

Nicki --Sincerely this is awesome! The little trail leading to his feet and pose makes this shot rock. Wonderful comp and conception. Never have seen one like it that's for sure.

Paul

[Bruce Enns]

Gorgeous Nicki! Terrific subtle tones combined with high key BG and wonderful pose! A real winner!!

Cheers!
Bruce

[Dan Brown]

Hi Nicki! Very nice artictic image! Sharpness and HA are fine! You are the "High Key Lady"!:)

[Joerg Rockenberger]

How creative. Perhaps a tad more contrast? Big congrats on a unique image. JR

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you all very much for your kind words!

[Harshad Barve]

fantastic image , lovely pose and killer BG
TFS