Bar Tailed Godwit

Hi
this is another shot from Hayling Island.I realise this is maybe not perfect photo,but bird is new for me.I tried photograph this species before,but always with no effect.
1dmk3 +500mmf4x1.4
iso 500 f7.1 1/1250s full frame
marek
www.marekszczepanek.pl

Looks ok to me Marek even though its a little "flat" A little lifting in levels might work wonders, or a bit of brightness and contrast. It does convey a dark mood though and that's what the weather was like I presume
Just my personal opinion .
Cheers
JohnR

I quite like the way the bird stands out from the surroundings although I'm not sure if I am distracted by the missing feet or not?!

Comp works fine with me, I agree with John that it could do with some work to the levels/curves to make it pop, perhaps a little more saturation too!

Comp works fine with me, I agree with John that it could do with some work to the levels/curves to make it pop, perhaps a little more saturation too!

Marek, looks pretty good to me compositionally. All comments in reference to lighting i.e. levels and curves will make it even stronger.

Nice picture and well composed. I echo John's suggestions though.

Nice shot Marek, ditto the above suggestions.

Andy...

I really like the comp and 'feel ' of the image. Hope you give it a tweak as suggested and repost (unless this is the mood you wanted of course).

Dave

love it, a great winter feel to the image, bird placed excellently and the low angle is great

Paul