Willet

Gallery: AvianPosted June 20, 2017636 views11 comments

Catoptrophorus semipalmatus

Another from my Florida trip back in January.

Canon 1DX, 800mm 5.6L IS
1/1600, f8, Aperture Priority, Partial Metering
ISO 800

Please view the larger image for detail.

All comments and critique are very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on June 21, 2017 at 6:04 AM

Thats different. Not seen froth like that. Nice light on the bird too. Shows really well in the large one.
Good stuff
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on June 21, 2017 at 9:07 AM

What a beautiful capture of this Willet, Matt. I love the low point of view, and the lighting is sweet. The foam of the water is just an added bonus to this lovely image. Your images are an inspiration to me. cool

Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 21, 2017 at 10:12 AM

A very appealing photo with the background, foam and water movement, and the sharp, detailed look at the Willet.

Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on June 21, 2017 at 1:06 PM

When I opened the larger view I said, "Oh!" It is just amazing. This is perfect and beautiful in every way.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on June 21, 2017 at 1:43 PM

Hi Matt
Nice low angle and detail. I like the light kick you got off the foam.
Peter

Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on June 22, 2017 at 1:07 AM

Wow! Everything just comes together in this one, Matt! The composition, the great light, the exposure, the clarity, the pastel colors in the background and finally the added bonus of the foam wrapped around it's legs and softening the foreground. It conveys a sense of calmness, peace and pleasure. Beautiful photo! You have to view this one large. devil

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hansen on June 22, 2017 at 5:41 PM

This is just excellent Matt! I agree with every positive thing already mentioned. For me, it is the roiling froth that really makes it!

Registered on May 5, 2011, 161 Posts, 908 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 22, 2017 at 10:51 PM

Nice low angle, Matt, and I love the foam. Well done.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on June 23, 2017 at 12:25 PM

Very pleasant lighting on this Willet. Nice pose and detail. I love the composition.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on June 23, 2017 at 6:40 PM

That's pretty cool, Matt, and the soft light and good exposure are a bonus. I'm used to photographing them in calm conditions, but this is a refreshing change very well done.

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 25, 2017 at 10:15 AM

Hello, Matt.

Wonderful shot, the light, the pose and the overall composition make for an excellent shot - couldn't think of anything else to wish for. Love it devil

, cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments