Willet at rest

[Cheryl Slechta]

This was taken at sunset. At first I thought he might have been hurt but he was just resting as he got up and started feeding after a while. Slight NR and USM.

Canon 7D, 100-400L IS, f/8, 1/500, ISO 1250, EV +1.3

Thanks for looking. Comments and suggestions appreciated

[Jim Buescher]

Nice soft light, I like the diagonal line of the wave and the pastel reflection of the sunset. The bird is placed perfectly on the ROT intersection for a well composed image. Wish the bird was in a more natural pose, it does look injured the way it is but glad to hear it's OK.

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Cheryl, I like the light and composition and the colors are wonderful, so pastel and soft. A little bit of fill flash would have helped the bird stand out from the bg. The pose is definitely different, but I like the behavior shown by it.

[Craig Wallace]

Hi Cheryl, Very nice image, Love the soft light and pastel colors. Good job. Craig.

[Brendan Dozier]

This is a really nice composition, Cheryl. Unique pose and quiet scene you captured, love the subtle color, soft light reflection, and curve to the water line. Well done!

[Ian Cassell]

I like the composition too, Cheryl. The curve of the wave and the position of the bird in the frame works very well. I understand why you thought he was hurt, but glad he wasn't.

[Sachin Saraf]

Nice composition and soft light in BG...I wish the same light was on bird too...else fill flash would have made the diff here...TFS

[Cheryl Slechta]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I'm not sure if I can post an image here that I've used Nik effects on but I used Nik Reflector Effects with a soft gold light which hopefully simulates the omitted fill flash