Breeding plumage sanderling

[Grace Scalzo]

I think this is a spectacular looking individual, all dressed up in his breeding plumage.

Thanks for looking and for any comments that you may offer. Appreciate them all!

1/1600, f9, ISO400
1Dmk2n, 500 + 1.4tc, tripod splayed, fob

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Interesting setting, great angle and details. The breeding plumage looks as good as it gets. Is that some kind of rock he is standing on? The head looks a bit oversharpened on my monitor.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Grace Agree with Axel on the sharpening Seems a little over !!! Interesting perch I like how you framed it and included the entire base !!!

[Grace Scalzo]

Thanks, guys. I I'm honestly not seeing the oversharpening. THere is a bit of what looks like foam residue at the base of his bill. Is that what you are referring to?

[LouBuonomo]

Sharpening looks OK to me.. whites are close but a good looking bird. Like the comp a lot.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful work Grace and a very lovely composition. Love the pose, the excellent color and detail as well as the great angle of the rock and its texture adds a great demension to this image. Everything works for me . Love it.