Least Sandpiper

[Garry McCarthy]

Least Sandpiper; La Jolla, California
Nikon D300 with Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF; f/5.6; 1/1000; ISO: 200; no exposure compensation. Hand-held.

PP: Cropped; some minor sharpening; added catch-light.

Thanks for any critiques.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the walking pose, eye contact, BG, angle and sharpness. The light looks a bit harsh. I would tone down the highlights, lighten the eye. Did you add the catchlight or did you use fill flash? It seems to be in the wrong position, considering the light angle.

[Garry McCarthy]

Catch-light was added; should've mentioned that.