Purple Sandpiper

[Rob Melone]

In order to capture this low angle shot, I arrived at the jetty at high tide when these Purple Sandpipers are either roosting or foraging on the higher rocks hopping from one to the other.

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 300mm f/4 w/1.4x teleconverter
1/2000
f/5.6
ISO 400

Manual exposure
Hand held

C & C are welcome!

[Henry Domke]

Excellent color, contrast and detail. I like the way the bird is positioned so that it walks into the frame.
You might consider warming up the colors on the bird slightly.
Wonderful portrait!

[David Salem]

Beautiful capture with great color and detail. Nice work

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Rob, I like the angled pose, and looks like the light was kind to you - the finer plumage shows up nicely. Love the blue of the water BG.

[John Robinson]

Another one of my bogey birds, Great shot and the angle of the rock and bird spot on from where I am sitting.
Like it.
John

[Richard Flack]

Awesome photo. Great detail, beautiful pose and bg. Thanks for sharing!

[Andy Shepherd]

I too think the way the Sandpiper is positioned on the rock is very pleasing, it's also a very fine shot of a great looking bird.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Top notch image, Rob. I don't think there's anything that I'd change. Pose, techs, setting - all A1. TFS.

[MohsenVahedipour]

Excellent detail, color & BG. Very nice pose & composition.

[Bill Dix]

Good planning, Rob. Tough to get an eye-level shot on the jetty, but your strategy paid off. Love the pose, comp, and Barnegat BG.

[Rob Melone]

Thanks very much everyone for your comments!