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Jim Fenton
10-23-2010, 04:37 PM
Image created about 8:30 on Plymouth Long Beach in MA.

Counted 112 juvy Red Knots that morning with one very worn adult. Most have already begun putting on the required fat for their trip south.

One of the few clean areas of beach on the outgoing tide, so no cleanup was required. Did remove 2 specular highlights on the bill.

Nikon D300s, 600VR, TC14EII, f7.1 (close range, required to get bother head and tail in focus), ISO 640, 1/2000, CW metering, NearUniWB, +1 EV applied.
Bob Pelkey
10-23-2010, 06:27 PM
Looking forward to seeing your bird in the near future, Jim. Red Knots began arriving (SWF) within the last few weeks.
allanrube
10-23-2010, 06:34 PM
The soft tonal range is what makes this one for me.
Sidharth Kodikal
10-23-2010, 07:18 PM
Love the sharpness, dof, head turn and the soft colors. Lovely image.
Aidan Briggs
10-23-2010, 08:24 PM
What more could you ask for from a shorebird image? I would love to have a chance at these guys someday. Perfect techs, and the low angle, pose, and BG are all great. IMO it could use a slight contrast boost.

Well done!
Pieter de Waal
10-24-2010, 11:10 AM
Incredible feather detail and light , all else has been said. Great image.
Bonnie Block
10-24-2010, 07:52 PM
Beautiful light and lots of delicate detail.