Dunlin

[allanrube]

Fall is here in New England. Amongst the many least sandpipers that were keeping warm from a cool breeze during the late afternoon were some dunlins. The background was only cluttered with other birds but this one took a short walk from the pack. I liked how the shadow was behind the bird, not towards the front or back.

D300 - 400 vr + 1.7tc - auto iso (200) 1/500 at f/10 - EV -.7. UniWB moved to 5300 when processed.

[Fabs Forns]

You did well aligning the shadow, it looks good. Nailed exposure and sharpness and enough space around him. What's not to like?

[James Salywoda]

Gorgeous all around shot excellent detail and bg....

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like it too! I only have one little suggestion...I would look at eliminating the small triangular blue shadow below the base of the bill. That's it! Good job :-)

[Rob Lavoie]

nicely done, I agree with the small shadow detail but that is a small nit pick.

[allanrube]

Thanks for the comments. Fabs, I started to clone the shadow out, but right away I saw it had to stay.

I will miss the shorebirds soon, especially when I have to deal with branches. :)