Crab for lunch

[Richard Stern]

This not-quite breeding plumaged Sanderling was toying with this crustacean on the beach at DeWees Island, South Carolina, on a visit to friends there last week. I hope the patches of foam in the background aren't too distracting.

D300, Nikon 80-400VR, hand-held.

Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/3200 second
Aperture = F9
Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0
Metering Mode = spot (3)
ISO Speed Ratings = 640

Richard

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice moment captured and the raised leg adds to it. I wish for a better head angle and catchlight. There is a sharpening halo and I would probably remove the foam patches.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Richard,

Love the action. I would remove the bubbles as distracts from your main subject.

[Gus Cobos]

I like it Richard,
Nice capture and composition. I like the foam in the sand...:cool: