I like the reflection too. I would prefer the bird a bit more to the left though.
Also, on my monitor it looks a bit underexposed.
I think this is a Long-billed Dowitcher though. The supercilium is almost aligned with the bill.
On the short-billed, the supercilium has a steeper angle.
Here is an article on dowitcher identification: http://www.surfbirds.com/ID%20Articl...owitchers.html
Nice raised foot. Nice composition and REFL. 99.99% a winter adult short-billed. Long-billed are way bulkier and more pot-bellied than this bird.
Bird is over-sharpened and the image is too contrasty. As for the artistic merits of the BKGR, only a shorebird could love it.....
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