Look at my Pink Feet!

[Arlene Spagna]

Captured at Merritt Island a few days ago. While the spoonbills there seem to get all their deserved glory, I found this Woodstork's ruffled feathers and pink feet out of the water to be of interest.

Nikon D200, 70-200 w/ 1.7 TC. Focal Length 320. ISO 320. Made around 11 a.m. and a cold (43 degrees) morning.

Thoughts appreciated.

[Alfred Forns]

Ariene this is not only interesting but a genuine beauty !!!!! Captured a perfect stride Love the foot just off the ground Bird feels a little tight in frame and need to sharpen more A lower angle would be a big improvement which from your position would have not been possible btw exposure sure looks good !!!

[Milo Burcham]

I liek the pose, but as the whites are well exposed, the rest of the frame appears a little dark. Perhaps the technique described by Fabs, making a "mini HDR" photo would help with this one.

[Arlene Spagna]

Thanks, Alfred. This was a large crop so there is room to "untighten" it.

[Arlene Spagna]

Hi Milo,
Thanks for your comment. Yes, the rest of the image does appear dark to me too, so I'll work on that.

[Pat Nighswander]

Great low pov, wonderful pose and feet action ... nice details....

[Lance Warley]

Hi, Arlene.

IN addition to the bird itself, which I love, I think the waves gently lapping up on the shore make this photo even more special.

The xposure on the whites is perfect.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Great timing on this image Arlene and I love the pink feet. Excellent exposure and detail too.as well as a very nice head turn. Fine work !