Black Necked Stilt

[Lorant Voros]

While going through the files from last year I found this one. It was taken shortly after sunrise.

1DMKIII
500mm
ISO400
f:4
1/1250
Handheld

[Harshad Barve]

Typical BNS pose here , though reflection is not strong here , overall image works for me
TFS

[Dave Mills]

Hi Lorant,beautiful light along with good detail. Even though the reflection is soft I feel it adds to the quiet mood of the image and gives it some depth. Nicely done...

[Lance Peters]

HI Lorant - love these guys - like the pose an the red eye being clearly visible. Exposure looks good - nice detail in the blacks and whites in check
Reflection is not strong - IMHO works better with it than without!!

[Colin Knight]

I like it all! The reflection is outstanding. TFS!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Lorant

Reflections are a personal thing and subjective, no right or wrong in this area. I like it as presented and think that it makes one elegant image, which you are good at making !!! About all I would do is try to lessen the dark mass in top/front of the bird !! Like the image a lot !!!

[Peter Farrell]

Veryelegant, Lorant. Nice light and details. I like it both with and without the reflection.
Peter

[Neil Nourse]

Lorant, Beautiful image!

After reading Al's post and looking back, I can see how working the dark spot might improve an all ready fine image.

[Dave Leroy]

Very photogenic birds and you captured it well.

Very nice feel to the photo.

I also like Alfred's idea of toning down dk area in bg.

Nice shooting angle.

[Harold Davis]

the light was sweet! i love it! agree with al about lessing the darker mass by the bird. great job here!!