Tiptoeing Willet – Nikon D300, f11, 1/640, ISO 400, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
Normally I prefer to have my subjects larger in the frame than this image of a Willet tiptoeing on the surface of the Great Salt Lake as it landed. But I like this image even though my subject is small in the frame. A lot of the time this is a view that people without a long lens or binoculars gets to see yet this bird is easily recognizable as a Willet and we even get to see the flash of white of its wings.
This might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I find it pleasing all the same.
Life is good.
Mia
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I like it because it actually does give more of a perspective on size and of course the reflection makes it even more amazing.
I really like the wider perpective of this shot. And am chuckling at the sneakiness of the pose. A joy and a delight to see this morning. Thank you.
I love the detail of close-ups but equally love seeing the environment or habitat of a bird.
Sometimes the wider angle tells a lot about the bird and its lifestyle.
Thanks, Mia.
Amazing photo!
Beautiful!
I like the scope of this image because it’s more lie what I might see if I was there….this birds looks just about ready to pounce!
I like it a lot – and the reflection too!
It’s very pleasing! I like shots that show the environment as well as the close-ups.
… and have a great road trip!!!! Looking forward to seeing all your great new images!!
Loving that tip-toeing action!!!! Great capture!!!
I find it pleasing too…well done.
I love it. The beginning of a ballet.
You are too hard on yourself. I think it’s a great shot!