Comment from a.samathasena
Wish Your Win.You are a great talent photographer in the world.I am very happy about it.Because you are an our site member.It is a proud occasion to all of us.The bird face action and body details are make a nice scene.The amazing water reflection is helping for the scene.The soft color background is very nice too.I like this talent perfect work. Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.{Today I have no six.But I give to this syber six.}

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from Donna Ruiz
A very deserving winner of this contest. Your vertical
composition is exquisite with the perfect reflection in the water, soft light on the sandpiper and the mid-frame piece of land is so pleasant to view. Congratulations on your win.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Willie,
A beautiful picture of this Sandpiper standing on a log Inthe shallows it's perfect reflection seen on the water in the foreground, the sunlight highlighting the white feathers of it's breast & pale yellow legs & feet. Beautiful composition framing lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from Lucas Sizov
Willie, I love your photos! Another great shot! The contest winner! I have always loved the reflections. Your work is perfect! Thanks for reposting!!!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from dalebraatz
A wonderful first impression on this sandpiper with it reflection, like the colors and details you can see in both,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing dale

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from Envision
The reflection is perfect! I like the angle you captured of the bird too, and how it showcases the markings. Your exposure and composition are very nice. I like how much of the texture of that log stands out too.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from Gina_me
This is a great picture. I love photographing birds. You have a beautiful shot. I am curious about the mirror image. I am still learning so did you do that with your camera or in photoshop? Either way it is stunning and a great composition and worthy of six stars.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019

Thank you so much! This is the way it was. It was a very still day.

Comment from Mary Christman
I am so sorry I don't have a six star left for this!
My goodness this is amazing!
The reflection is just amazing! I am at a loss words for how much I love this photo!
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from KristiV
Very nice composition of this subject. I like how you have him in the frame. Beautiful composition and focus is excellent. The detail is excellent in both the subject and the reflection..Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from sandiebolger
Lovely mirror image you have captured here, the water must have been so still. Beautiful sharp focus and nicely presented. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2019

Thank you so much!