ruddy turnstone puffed

[annmpacheco]

A little puff in feathers after preening... I would have liked to place the bird to the right however, there was an intersecting rock with a pile of seaweed that would have been not so complimentary.

1Dx
600mmII

ISO 800
6.3
1/1600

[Adhika Lie]

Wow, he is so gorgeous. I know what you mean about the positioning, Ann. But I love how the green and orange feet contrast each other in this picture!

[Bill Dix]

A super shot, Ann. I love the puffed up look, and the breeding plumage of the Turnstone. He is nicely placed between the seaweed perch and the oof background. I agree with the self-critique, but not much you can do about it. I suppose a crop from the right would reposition him, but would give you an uncomfortable aspect ratio. A fine image as presented.

[Ryan von Linden]

Great colors and wonderful detail. I would also like to see slightly different placement but it sounds like you did the best with what you had to work with.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Hi Ann,

Just a great image. You have exceptional light and I like his pose. Very nice feather detail on this beautiful turnstone. Love the seaweed covered rocks.

Geoffrey




http://500px.com/geoffreymontagu (http://500px.com/geoffreymontagu)

[gail bisson]

Hi Ann,
I love this. Beautiful colors that make the image POP. Love the bed of seaweed.
He has great breeding plumage as well.
Tack sharp.
I am OK with comp,
Gail