Ruddy Turnstone

[gail bisson]

Grace's recent image of this bird reminded me of this shot. I like it because of the stones in the BG.
Canon 7D
F 5.6 100-400mm
ISO 400
f 7.1
SS 1/1600
Taken in August in Cape Breton at 7:10 AM
Cropped by 20 % for composition
Comments and critiques always learned from with thanks,
Gail

[Randy Stout]

Gail:

Your turnstone is sharp, well exposed, rocks go with the name, good BG and shooting angle.

Light was a bit harsh (dark shadows) but you have managed it well.

I really think the tail shadow on the rock is a nice detail.

Cheers

Randy

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, I always look for these guys when Im down at the coast. Busy characters, always on the move. Good low perspective here, and I really like the colours and feather detail - tack sharp too. Love the colours of the OOF BG.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Fine job handeling the tough light. Beautiful details and great low angle make this a winner.

[denise ippolito]

Gail, I can only ditto what the guys have already said. Nice pose and I love seeing the different rocks included.:S3:

[dankearl]

Nice detail on the bird, Gail.
The light does look harsh, but the environment makes it work.

[Mital Patel]

killer image Gail. and yes i do love the setting here as well.
i see a little more wider frame inclusion of more blank space on right as another option.

[Geir Jensen]

Great picture. Great BG. I like rocks. I find it hard to get good pictures of this bird, but I liked this. I wish there was more room in front of the bird, so that the eye is almost in the center of the image.:S3: