Willet Hunting Breakfast

Gallery: AvianPosted February 26, 2017166 views7 comments

The same bird as last with the same setup, uncropped and full frame. While wandering the shallows, they're constantly moving around (note the motion blur of the lifted foot) and probing for food.

7D2 400 DO F4, Wimberley I on GT2531, ISO 400 1/640 f8 1-1/3EV

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7 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on February 27, 2017 at 12:02 AM

Nice pose with the head turn and foot coming out of the water. I like the ripples in the water. The overall tonality seems a bit flat or uniform and it might help to darken the water to let the bird pop more. Nice capture.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 27, 2017 at 12:51 AM

Nice detail and pose for this Willet Bill. I have been seeing a few of them this last weekend here at the Newport Back Bay Estuary also. I agree with Allen that it might help to darken the water to help contrast the Willet more.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 27, 2017 at 2:52 PM

As with thr previous Willet post this is rather flat as presented. Try adding a levels layer, selecting Auto Levels, then reducing the layer intensity to 85% of so.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 27, 2017 at 3:02 PM

The lifted foot makes the image for me. Some more contrast to make the bird pop a bit more could help. Best , Hans

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 27, 2017 at 4:54 PM

Another nice Willet shot Bill. I would agree a little more contrast might improve the image. I like the head turn and raised foot. Well done!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 27, 2017 at 5:22 PM

Another lovely shot of this bird, Bill. I like the quiet feel of the scene.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 27, 2017 at 7:42 PM

Of the two images of the Willits, I prefer this one. The pose is more interesting. As others have said, the lighting is a little flat and I think Richard had some good ideas to boost the contrast. But a very peaceful image.

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