Following the fresh juvenile Least Sandpiper I posted the other day here is an adult with some worn feathers. Always fun to compare plumages of individuals of the same species![I]
Canon 7D + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/2000s., f/7.1, ISO 800, natural light, handheld, about 80% FF, some specular highlights on the legs and vegetation eliminated via patch and spot removal tools, darkened pupil, lightened iris.
Have to agree the low angle is ideal, interesting the way the seaweed breaks up the water and sky/backdrop....." Least " by name, but not by good looks. Cant decide if a tiny bit ore off the top would look a tiny bit better or not.....but excellent comp as is, tweaks to highlights seems to of done the trick
The little fellow (or gal) does look a bit tired and worn. As a parent, I can relate from time to time. You've done a great job here with the lovely colors and environment.
Daniel, stunning shot. Love the low angle shot that renders only the bird and the plane the bird was on in focus. The BG is beautiful. The techs are great as usual. Loi
Hi Dan, good feather detail showing up in this, and your usual low angle of capture works well. I do like how the foliage stands out against the smooth water, and the mixture of the BG colours work well together.
Least Sandpiper (adult)
You've done a great job here with the lovely colors and environment.
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