Reflections

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Taken last week at Merritt Island early in the morning It was a lone Roseate Spoonbill with lovely still waters so could not resist the opportunity.

Nikon D3
Nikon 600mm F4
ISO 320
1/640
F4

All comments are very much appreciated. Thanks!

[Doug Brown]

Gorgeous bird and reflection Judy. I like the crop. A little head turn would be nice, but we can't have everything, can we?

[Lance Warley]

This should be in a magazine, Judy!

Stunning.

[Steve Ashton]

Stunning image. What a superb bird.

[Jim Poor]

Wow. Very serene and peaceful feeling to this image.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Beautiful image. I like the serene mood, details and reflection. A bit more eye contact would have been nice but I like it as is.

[Sid Garige]

One wonderful image Judy. Complementing background and wonderful subject.

[Mike Dale]

Fabulous and the background is amazing.

[Dean Ingwersen]

Wow:eek:!! Gorgeous...the light, the BG, the reflection, the colours. Sensational.

[Jose Suro]

Perfect techs but the bird looks bored. Love the background meld though,

Best,

Jose

[Grady Weed]

The simple reflection, slight ripples, calm water and the nice light with good color make this one for me. Since i have not had the pleasure of seeing or photographing this particular bird, I can't offer suggestions. But I would love to some day.

[Brian Wong]

Hi Judy Lynn!

I really like this. I also like the Red, White and Blue ... with the nice gradient blue being very soft.

[Maxis Gamez]

Absolutely gorgeous. Excellent exposure control and detail. You have a winner here!

[Raymond Barlow]

really beautiful image Judy., maybe a little ccw rotation needed.

[Brandon Holden]

Beautiful bird and very nicely framed!

[Steve Canuel]

First word that comes to mind is "smooth". The only sharp lines in this photo are on the bird (right where they need to be). Lovely colors too. I'll second the call for a very slight CCW turn. Beautiful pic.
Steve

[Jay Tan]

Beautiful image. Gives a very peaceful feeling. :)

[Krijn Trimbos]

Gorgous soft light and a beautiful calm water make for a great reflection and mood. Nice one Judy!

[Mike Tracy]

The only very minor "fault" is the white feathers at the base of the nape where they meet the back look a little hot. Other than that it's one of the overall prettiest spoonbill photos I have seen.

[Jody Melanson]

Beautiful image, Judy Lynn! My only minor nit would be to rotate slightly CCW. I am posting this picture to help others. Just use the ruler and draw a line from one eye to the other. Select Image, Rotate and Arbitrary. This will straighten your image.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks Jody !!! I appreciate you taking the time to explain this process. Everything we can do to better our photography is a real bonus. !!! < smile >