Sweeping

[wendell westfall]

D90 70-200VR+2X@380 1/2500 f6.3 ISO400 -1EV handheld

I thought I caught this one in a pretty interesting and typical pose, sweeping methodically through water and mud for its food. I cropped a little from left and right sides, with other minor PP (mostly NR and USM). Comments appreciated.

Wendell

[Stu Bowie]

Wendell, the sweeping pose certainly is different, and good to see the reflection too. I would give this a CCW rotation. Im judging that on the front of the circular ripple.

[denise ippolito]

Wendell, I like the composition and the pose. I agree w/ Stuart regarding the rotation.

[Fabs Forns]

Good action presented. I feel the colors could use a pop and side light does not do much for the left of the bird.
Thanks for sharing, Wendell.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and reflection. Another vote for CCW rotation and I would tone down the highlights on the back.

[wendell westfall]

Thanks, all . . . agreed, CCW rotation it is . . .