I am still a little cautious about bird IDs in Florida -- so if anyone wants to correct my identification of this bird -- I would appreciate it. I was torn between Curlew and Whimbrel -- however it looks like a Curlew has a much longer bill than the Whimbrel
I agree that this is a Whimbrel, also based on the head striping. This tends to be more defined in Whimbrels.
The sharpness looks good. I would perhaps crop a slither from the top and actually wish for a little more canvas to the left.
Were you in the situation to move a meter or two to your left? Not completely sure this would have helped, but think it may have aided to acquisition of more eye contact with the bird.
Sharp with a good EXP. Looks a bit dark overall. I like the raised foot and the fact that you included all of the front rock. The big problem is the head angle. With poses like this the head needs to be on almost straight, i.e., lined up with the body.
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Scott, I love that you got it up on a rock, the one foot looks great. I agree a touch lighter and a bit less head turn would improve this already wonderful image. Nicely done.
Whimbrel
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