Lesser Yellowlegs

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

40D. 400 f5.6L at f/6.3. iso 800. 1/640s. exp. comp +1 1/3 and pushed further during raw conversion.

It was quite cloudy and dull. had to push ISO more than I like to and then push further in post. Since the bird was moving a lot, I did not want to risk a lower SS. Did not want to shoot wide-open due to the bird's angle. The focus is not perfect as the bird moved a bit as I did focus-recompose. cropped from horizontal.

I havent done a lot of shorebird photography...so this was a very learning experience for me. All C&C welcome.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the soft light, calm water, angle and inclusion of the reflection. I might put the bird a little bit further to the left in the frame and it looks as if it needs a bit CCW rotation.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Kaustubn, simplicity is always difficult to execute because it looks easy, it's not, but this has been done well. Clean and simple, nice one.

Steve

[Nico Steenberg]

Great detail and reflection. Subject is well exposed with good soft colours. Well done !

[Fabs Forns]

I like your composition with the reflection. Agree on the rotation and a bit of contrast may pop the bird up :)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Ditto the above comments. Beautiful image and love the reflection !!!