Sanderling

[Doug Brown]

This is a nearly full frame image of a Sanderling. The sun was mostly shining that morning, but we had intermittent cloud cover. That's when I took this image. I like the complimentary colors that overcast skies produce when photographing this species of bird.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/369068116_wChMt-O.jpg

Canon 1D Mark III, 840mm, f/7.1, 1/1600, ISO 640, +1/3 EC, no flash, low tripod

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yes, overcast conditions really help with the whites of certain shorebirds. Nice one of this adult non-breeding plumage bird. I like all the grays here too.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very lovely image Doug with great detail and I love the contrasting colors of the sanderling and the BG. Beautiful composition and good low angle.

[Julie Kenward]

Beautiful work, Doug. You should try converting this to B&W and give us a look down in the OOTB forum.

[Doug Brown]

It's not far removed from B&W as presented Julie. Not a bad idea though!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Almost monocrome, VERY nice, I like it, exposure looks great, pose, and sharpness are outstanding and the angle is perfect!

[Lance Peters]

Gorgeous Doug - love the low angle and the almost mono colours.
:)

[Bonnie Block]

Amazing image, Doug! Bigger than lifesize! Superb angle--interesting colors.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Beautiful work Doug! very nice definition here and sharpness right on.

[Simon Bennett]

Wonderful low perspective, eye contact and subdued tones. Also like the focus band across the image.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Just perfect Doug!
Regards,
Nicki