Semipalmated Sandpiper

[denise ippolito]

Canon 1D Mark III
500mm +1.4 ex.
1/1000 sec. at f/6.3
ISO 640
Tripod

Jamaica Bay

[Joe Senzatimore]

Reflection and water drops are outstanding. Head seems a bit soft , due to movement by the bird?
Glad to see you are up and about. Feeling better???

[denise ippolito]

Joe, I do believe there is some motion blur, but felt the image still had some qualities that I liked. I am still sick in bed:( but I am getting some images optimized so it's not too bad. Thanks for asking:)

[Troy Lim]

Denise, love the shot. Reflection is amazing, the drops and the eyes closed, everything works for me. TFS.

[Arthur Morris]

The reflection is mega. And with the bird angled slightly away, you pressed the shutter button at just the right instant with the head turned towards you.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Terrific shot, super timing, the reflections is excellent as is the blue concentration in the water, a really eye catching image.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. Jonathan, I liked the blue center too:)

[Bill Dix]

Beautifully captured, Denise. Love the ripple and the water drops.

[Michael Zajac]

Fantastic reflection shot,good exposure and i like the water drops.

[Stu Bowie]

Well timed to get that good HA Denise, and I like how you have captured that one droplet right at the end of the beak. Of course, the reflection justs adds so much more. Well captured. Get better soon.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. And thanks Stuart for the get well wishes.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Super reflection image Denise! Love those water drops.

[Ofer Levy]

Sweet shot! I like the blue water. Wish the eys were open.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Very cute shot denise, love the moment captured here... I love your work..

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments.:)

[Connie Mier]

Denise, this is sweet, love those droplets. There is an area on the top portion that is just slightly darker. Wondering if it might be worth fixing. Only a minor detail for an already excellent shot.