Standing Tall.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

For the first time in a long time I went to Green Cay. There was not very much action except for this lone wood stork that landed near me. The sky was a turbulent sky and with the setting sun adding the pastel colors to the sky I could not resist taking a picture.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 400
1/600, F7.1
Manual

All comments are appreciated.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the light, look-back pose and particularly the pastel-colored BG. Could you have moved a bit to your right to show both feet?

[Stu Bowie]

Good HA Judy, and I really like the soft light and colours. Clouds always add so much to the BG skies.

[David Fletcher]

Ditto Stu, Judy. Good HA and the lovely sky colors add a nice touch. Lovely details in the whites.

[Fabs Forns]

I love the sky and the eye contact. Lovely soft light. I may go back on the sharpening of the face. The face is not exactly the most handsome part of this bird ;) so going back a little on the creases will minimize that.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the bird, the light, and the clouds but not the cut off perch or the bird's position on the perch with the feet hidden.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks for the comments everyone and I agree Artie that the snag and the hidden feet is not the best composition and I appreciated your time in commenting. Thanks !