This short-billed dowitcher had just hit the water when this image was taken at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island. It was a beautiful morning, with the sun angle and slight breeze matched up perfectly. All C & C appreciated.
1D Mark II N
500 mm f/4 + 1.4x on a tripod
ISO 500
1/2000 @ f/8.0
No flash
Hi Mike. Good timing! A tough capture because these are fast fliers. Exposure looks good. It seems like you locked focus on the near wing; the head could stand some additional sharpening. I would think about adding a bit of canvas at the bottom of the frame.