semipalmated sandpiper juvenile

[Keith Carver]

This juvenile semipalmated sandpiper was among several hundred feeding this morning at Weskeag Marsh, South Thomaston, Maine, along with a few adults. Many of the juveniles have already departed south, and most all will be gone within the next week or so.

1DM3, 500 mm, 1.4xTC, ISO 640, f/6.3, 1/4000, 0.3 EV, Better Beamer fill flash +1.

C & C appreciated.

[Alfred Forns]

I like it a lot Keith Might give it more room to see the entire circle and reflection. Like the quality and feel of this image.

[carole wiley]

Very nice, just wish for more room for the reflection

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful capture with very rich color and an over all feeling of beauty. I agree a little mor canvas at the bottom would really strengthen this lovely image. Stunning capture with low angle and great detail and exposure as well as a gorgeous BG. Really fine work Keith and thanks for sharing.

[Keith Carver]

Thanks, Judy, Alfred, Carole. For the repost, I added some room at the bottom (tricky maneuver of borrowing and rotating from another image), and this seems to be better. What do you think?

[Alfred Forns]

Big Time Keith !!!! Love it !!!! .... excellent PS work :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The repost is a major improvement. I might raise the color temperature a few degrees and sharpen the bird some more.

[Keith Carver]

Axel, good idea. Here is the re-repost, higher color temp, and USM 125 / 0.2 / 0 applied twice to the bird. It's looking better, thanks!

[Marko Matesic]

repost is fantastic!!!

[kevin Tressel]

Was your flash on or off the camera? If it was off what angle did you use to get the detail and nice reflection?

Thanks