Lesser yellowleg sunset

[Geraldo Hofmann]

We were already on our way out of the refuge (Bombay hook, DEL) as we spotted this Lesser Yellow-leg. The sun was below the horizon and where the bird was foraging it was pretty dark already.:p>:p>
Beanbag EOS 1D MarkII 500mm + 2.0 f=11 t=1/250 flash -1.3



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[Daniel Cadieux]

Man, the very late day light sure has created some unique colours and patterns on the water. It would be worth cleaning up the two floating feathers, perform some CW rotation, and selectively sharpen the head more. Also watch the "steeleye" caused by the flash. Good pose, and I really love the concentric circles below the bill.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I really like the water colors and serene mood. I agree on removing the floating feathers and would sharpen the bird more.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Geraldo, I have to agree with the comments above that the late light you capture is very interesting and pleasing. When I used the ruler tool to draw a line between the eye and then go to image/image rotation/arbitrary it show that the image could use 1.03 degree counter-clockwise rotation. I also agree that a little bit more sharpening might help. Another vote for removing the floating feathers (if that not against your ethics).

[Geraldo Hofmann]

Thanks y'all for your comments I will give the selective sharpening a try and will rotate the picture a little .. the feather doesn't bother me ... it was there when I took the picture :-)

Phill got it I ... don't like to remove it.

Thanks Gerhard

[Brian Barcelos]

Looks like he's standing on hot coals! Very cool reflections from the sun, you did great with flash. Agree with critiques already made. Congrats

[Harshad Barve]

amazing colors , agreed with suggations above
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Yep, the colours of the water makes this, and I like the leaning pose. I agree with the rotation.