Dunlin

[Jonathan Ashton]

Tripod, Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 2500
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +2x III
Focal Length 1000.0mm

DPP 4.6 & PSCC

[Isaac Grant]

I like the wings up pose very much. Details on the bird and under the wing especially look very nice. Bird works nicely against the background and those rocks.

I would have preferred that the bird be facing the other way and not be looking into the face of the rock. Also I find the shadows a little too harsh on this bird. Image also seems too dull to me. I know we have gone back and forth on this a bit, but in strong sun with those kinds of shadows, the image should be brighter and more vibrant.

[William Dickson]

Hi Jon, very nice pose from the Dunlin. Nice feather detail, perch and BG. I agree with Issac, and I would also like to see the image brighter. I also see that your brightest whites are on the 239/240 mark.

Will