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Juvenile Willet bathing
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Juvenile Willet bathing

by Greg Schneider

Gallery: AvianPosted September 15, 2008432 views15 comments
1D3 600IS 1.4x 1/640 f9 ISO400

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15 comments
Comment posted by Murali Santhanam on September 15, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Greg, Looks like the Willet had just lifted its head from the water. The way water is hanging around is amazing. What type of exposure setting did you use?

- Murali
:toast:
Registered on July 31, 2008, 43 Posts, 331 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on September 15, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Absolutely gorgeous colors and action. Love the droplets and the splash of water going over the Willet. Nice low perspective and catchlight.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on September 15, 2008 at 10:05 AM
This is wonderful IMO. The frozen water and sharpness of the bird with this kind of activity is great. Nice exposure and eye contact. Excellent low perspective. Love it.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on September 15, 2008 at 10:05 AM
:toast: :toast: Great angle and lovely texture on the feathers :cool: The water falling over the back is IMHO making this shot :wavey:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 518 Posts, 2114 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 15, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Excellent!

The frozen water and the Willet's body position are wonderful, and the technicals are first class as well.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on September 15, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Gorgeous image Greg, there isn't a thing I would suggest changing about it.

Just gorgeous.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 15, 2008 at 6:13 PM
One word to describe my eyes...WOW! The water running over the Willet's back is just incredible. This is terrific photography! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Don Mullaney on September 15, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Just a super job all around, Greg!
Registered on January 21, 2008, 72 Posts, 124 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Really nice soft light, and you did your part in getting low and nailing the exposure. Excellent!
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 15, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Beautiful water in this image, Greg. Nice bird too. :wink: :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 16, 2008 at 1:12 AM
That's a wonderful behavioral image Greg with great light and a perfect low angle. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Satie Sharma on September 16, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Beautiful shot, Greg. :toast:
Registered on November 11, 2003, 189 Posts, 5335 Comments
Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on September 16, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Wonderful in every way, Greg. Beautiful capture! :smile:
Registered on October 5, 2007, 58 Posts, 2039 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on September 16, 2008 at 10:22 PM
A very lovely image - great pose, sharp and wonderful cascading water.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Walters on September 22, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Fantastic image! Love the coors and the low angle. The splashing water adds a very nice touch.
Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments