Surfing Curlew - Thank you Artie

[laurie golden]

I committed to staying a week at Morro Bay California and discovered the herons were not at the rookery as expected and did not know that to do to gets some photos. So I surfed the web and found a photo that Artie had taken on Morro Strand beach of two curlews. The next morning I headed to the beach and spent many days watching and photographing these beautiful birds.

Nikon D3S, 500mm plus 1.4 converter
F5.6, 1/800sec ISO 1600

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Laurie, excellent low perspective, and just love the bubbled surf splashing up on the Curlew. I really like the soft light and pastel blues of the BG too. If this were mine, I would run a touch more sharpening on the curlew, and just wish he had turned his head slightly more towards you. I bet you have plenty more to share with us, so looking forward to seeing them. :w3

[Frank Schauf]

Great low perspective and wave at the bird.

[Holger Leyrer]

Hi Laurie,

lovely action and exposure. I think you can sharp the bird a little more.

[Bill Dix]

Spectacular shot of a spectacular bird. Yes to a bit more sharpening, and head turn would have been nice, but I'd take this in a heartbeat. Surf really makes the shot.

[Troy Lim]

The wave adds to the shot.

[gail bisson]

I really like your low angle and the wave. Agree with above suggestions re: sharpening,
Gail

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely capture and the wave and texture of the surrounding waters are huge pluses. I would add some sharpening to the bird, esp the head.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Love the wave and the low angle. The tinge of blue in the water looks so nice against this bird.
One of my favorite birds - I too could spend days watching and photographing them.

[Loong-Tat Wong]

Love the low perspective and the wave!

[Tom Rambaut]

I like the low angle, the setting and the wave and foam. Wish for a bit of HA towards us and sharper around the face.

[Ofer Levy]

I like this! The splash adds a lot. Agree re more sharpening.

[laurie golden]

Thank you all for comments. I always have trouble with sharpening - it is always to sharp or not enough. I will keep trying!