Semipalmated Sandpiper in Flight

[Josh Gahagan]

I went on a day trip to South Beach two days ago and had a pretty good time. I didn't see as many birds as I have before at this place, but I still was able to get some decent shots. It's been a long time since I've posted here and wanted to start back up again here and there.

20D, 400 f5.6, 1/5000 @ f5.6, ISO 800.

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt184/jgahagan_09/semipalmatedsandpiper3.jpg

Thanks for looking.

[Judd Patterson]

Josh, that is a beautiful flight image! While the standard pose would be for the bird flying toward you, I really like this image for the wonderful feather detail in the back and wings of the bird. The out of focus ocean is a perfect compliment. Welcome back and hope to see more!!

P.S. I was thinking about heading to South Beach myself today...but I have a feeling we are talking about different beaches. :)

[Mike Milicia]

Beautiful image, Josh!
Judd pretty much summed up my thoughts.

Looking forward to seeing more!

[Stu Bowie]

Lovely dorsal view, showing good detail and colours. The sandpiper pops so well from the BG, but I would maybe add a bit to the bottom and LHS.

[Art Peslak]

NIce detail and exposure. The sharpness of the bird makes it pop from the background. The only minor nit is perhaps a slight bit more of a head turn back would have been nice.

[stuart wanuck]

looks like a post card good spatial placement flying into detail good exposure good

[Harshad Barve]

lovely pose , nice details and ocean BG looks great
TFS