Calling Purple Sandpiper

[Isaac Grant]

Here is another shot of one of a pair of Purple Sandpipers that I photographed a couple of weeks ago in Queens, New York. Photographed them while standing barefoot in the freezing cold ocean. I mentioned in the other photo that the light was too good and the birds too close to risk not getting the shot. Only thing I had to do was deal with the cold. Wish I had a bit more depth of field, but in the field I did not realize that I was lacking. Combined with the freezing water and the birds moving around I was a little short.

Canon 1DX and Canon 500 f4 ii + 1.4x iii. F8, ISO 1000, SS 1/1250. Tripod mounted.

Processed with DPP 4.6 and PS.

[John Mack]

Nice sharp image with a good composition. I like the off position of the feet. Nice background as well.

[Bill Dix]

Great calling pose, nice rock and BG. Everything good except the DOF as you noted.

[arash_hazeghi]

looks like this guy is about to slide! he has a scary expression. fun shot Issac. I'd put a bit more space around him

[Isaac Grant]

Thanks guys. They have remarkably strong feet. These little birds make a living getting pounded by surf and spray all winter. Amazingly hardy birds. Arash you would loosen on all sides evenly?