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gail bisson
07-31-2011, 09:18 AM
I hope you like this.
Canon 7D
Lens 100-400mm at 370mm
Manual
Cropped for composition by 15% on right side.
Cloned out a brownish blob to left of chick and an OOF rock on the left
ISO 320
SS 1/1250
F 6.3
These "teenagers" are losing their baby down and growing real feathers. They are getting more comfortable with me and as long as I stay still and let them come to me I can get fairly close shots.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from,
Gail
Luis Villablanca
07-31-2011, 09:41 AM
That's a very cute little guy.
Excellent image Gail, I love the composition, the tones and the low angle of the shot.
I would suggest tilting the image a little bit CCW to level the in-focus area below the bird.
Karl Egressy
07-31-2011, 09:51 AM
Wow, such a beauty, Gail. Love the low angle, raised foot, and the fine pastel colours.
You are lucky that you have access to this attractive shorebird family.
Mike Milicia
07-31-2011, 10:08 AM
You caught a great pose here and low angle works very well!
And great job getting these guys to accept you at close range!
Stu Bowie
07-31-2011, 10:44 AM
Hi Gail, love the low angled walking pose, and you captured a good HA here too. Overall nice and sharp, and I agree, a little CCW rotation is needed. :w3
gail bisson
07-31-2011, 11:24 AM
Thanks Guys
I agree about CCw. I didn't notice it so here is a repost
Daniel Cadieux
07-31-2011, 01:52 PM
Nice low angle, and I actually like the OOF clumps in the BG. Good walking pose, and the plumage is in an interesting transitional phase. There is a bit of blue cast on the shaded part of the plumage that can be eliminated by desaturating the blue and cyan channels. Well done Gail!
Sidharth Kodikal
07-31-2011, 01:55 PM
Lovely pose, low angle and light, Gail. I love how you captured him mid-strid, with that cute head turn.
I'd remove the 4-5 darkish spots ahead of the bird just around his chest level and the two behind him below the tail.
I do love it as presented. TFS.
DanWalters
07-31-2011, 04:41 PM
Nice repost. Like the composition and the leg-lift. Nice low angle as well.
Ofer Levy
07-31-2011, 08:19 PM
Very sweet!
Melissa Groo
08-01-2011, 01:14 PM
Adorable little fellow, Gail, with great comp, EXP and details.