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    Default Marbled Godwit Stare

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    ~It was a cloudy and calm morning. When I got to the lagoon, I saw a pair of Marbled Godwit was busy hunting for food near the shoreline. I only had a small window where the bird was far enough from the shoreline for the reflection shot. Unfortunately, the small breeze was blowing diagonally, creating the tiny waves. I did not the great reflection that I was after but I got the head on stare at the perfect angle. This was almost a full frame shot.


    Camera Nikon D3S
    Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
    Aperture f/8.0
    Focal Length 850 mm
    ISO Speed 800
    Exposure Bias 0 EV
    Flash On, Return detected

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    A beautifully designed image. If I did not know that you saw and IDed the bird I'd have thought that this was a Long-billed Curlew as the bill appears to be decurved rather than upcurved. Love the straight ahead stare.
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    Nice pose and feather details. The reflection looks good despite the the small waves.

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    like the stare

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    I really like the eye contact here, he looks like he is checking you out! The birds looks especially nice contrasted with the light teal in the bg.

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    very nice looks and comp Troy
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    Wonderful image. I really like the head on pose you got and nice lighting as well. Well done.

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